How To Fix FITVPS079 - Overlap with absence &1 on &2 (time: &3 - &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Overlap with absence &1 on &2 (time: &3 - &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS079 - Overlap with absence &1 on &2 (time: &3 - &4) ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS079 indicates that there is an overlap between a planned absence and an existing absence for an employee. This error typically occurs in the context of time management when trying to enter or modify an absence record in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FITVPS079 is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to enter a new absence that overlaps with an existing absence for the same employee.
  The time period specified for the new absence (from &3 to &4) conflicts with an already recorded absence (absence type &1) on the specified date (&2).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Absences: Review the existing absence records for the employee to identify the conflicting absence. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences) and checking the dates and types of absences recorded.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the new absence is indeed necessary, consider