How To Fix FITVPS184 - End of presence is before begin of presence

FITVPS184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: End of presence is before begin of presence

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FITVPS184 - Details

• The SAP error message FITVPS184, which states "End of presence is before begin of presence," typically occurs in the context of time management or attendance tracking within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or Time Management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the time data being entered or processed. Specifically, it indicates that the end time of a presence (such as work hours, attendance, or any time-related entry) is set to an earlier time than the start time. For example, if a user tries to record a presence from 10:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the system will trigger this error because the end time cannot logically precede the start time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Time Entries: Review the time entries for the relevant employee or record. Ensure that the end time is later than the start time.
  
  
  Correct Data: If you find