How To Fix FITVPS472 - Cancellation not possible; overlapping absences in SA period

FITVPS472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Cancellation not possible; overlapping absences in SA period

What causes this issue?

You have created a separation allowance and want to cancel a parallel
business trip. This is not possible because the absences of the
corresponding separation allowance period overlap with the period of the
parallel business trip.

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?

Change the start date or end date of the parallel business trip to be
approved, or adjust the absence times in the corresponding separation
allowance period. If there is no longer an overlap, you can cancel the
parallel business trip.

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 FITVPS472 - Cancellation not possible; overlapping absences in SA period ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS472, which states "Cancellation not possible; overlapping absences in SA period," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absences in SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Time Management. This error indicates that there are overlapping absence records for the same employee within a specified period, which prevents the cancellation of an absence.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Absences: The primary cause of this error is that the absence you are trying to cancel overlaps with another absence that is already recorded in the system. For example, if an employee has a sick leave recorded from January 1 to January 10, and you try to cancel a vacation request that overlaps with those dates, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Absence Types: Sometimes, different absence types may have specific rules regarding overlaps. If the absence types are not configured correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors