How To Fix FITVPS269 - Absence on &1 not possible; overlap with &2 from &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Absence on &1 not possible; overlap with &2 from &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS269 - Absence on &1 not possible; overlap with &2 from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS269 indicates that there is an overlap in absence records for an employee. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that an absence (e.g., vacation, sick leave) is being attempted to be recorded for a specific period, but there is already an existing absence that overlaps with this period.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Absences: The absence you are trying to enter overlaps with another absence that is already recorded in the system.
  Incorrect Dates: The start and end dates of the new absence may not be set correctly, leading to an overlap with existing records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations in the absence management settings that prevent overlapping absences.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Absences: Review the existing absence records for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT2001 for Absences) and checking the dates of the existing absences.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the new absence is indeed overlapping, you will need to adjust the start and/or end dates of the new absence to ensure there is no overlap with existing records.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Absences: If the existing absence is no longer valid or needs to be changed, you can delete or modify it to resolve the overlap.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about which absence to modify or delete, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for absence management to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe there should be no restrictions on overlapping absences, check the configuration settings in SAP for absence management to see if there are any rules that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and manage absence records.
  Infotypes: The relevant infotype for absences is IT2001 (Absences).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on absence management and handling errors related to it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITVPS269 error and successfully record the absence for the employee.