How To Fix FITVPS406 - Overlap with existing absence on same day; please check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Overlap with existing absence on same day; please check

What causes this issue?

You have already maintained an absence for the same day that overlaps
with the absence period you have specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the times of the absences for the same day and correct these
accordingly.
Ensure that the new absence ends at least one minute before or starts
one minute after the existing absence.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS406 - Overlap with existing absence on same day; please check ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS406 indicates that there is an overlap with an existing absence on the same day. This typically occurs when an employee is trying to enter a new absence (such as vacation, sick leave, etc.) that conflicts with an already recorded absence for the same day.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Absence: The employee already has an absence recorded for the same date. For example, if an employee is already marked as on sick leave for a specific day, they cannot also request vacation for that same day.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong dates for the new absence.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that prevent overlapping absences based on company policy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Absences: Review the employee's absence records for the date in question. This can usually be done through the SAP HR module by checking the absence overview for the employee.
  Modify or