How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI196 - Start time cannot be equal to end time if start date is equal to end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Start time cannot be equal to end time if start date is equal to end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI196 - Start time cannot be equal to end time if start date is equal to end date ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI196 indicates that there is an issue with the time settings in a scheduling or allocation process. Specifically, the error states that the start time cannot be equal to the end time if the start date is the same as the end date. This typically occurs in scenarios where time intervals are expected to be distinct.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Start and End Times: The most common cause of this error is that the user has inadvertently set the start time and end time to be the same while also selecting the same date for both.
  Data Entry Error: This can happen due to a simple oversight during data entry, where the user may not have adjusted the end time after selecting the start time.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may enforce strict rules regarding time intervals that do not allow for zero-length intervals.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Time Values: Change either the start time or the end time to ensure that they are not equal. For example, if the start time is set to 10:00 AM, you could set the end time to 10:01 AM or later.
  Check Date Selection: Ensure that if you are using the same date for both start and end, the times must be different to avoid this error.
  Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to prevent users from entering identical start and end times on the same date.
  Review Business Logic: If this error occurs frequently, review the business logic or process flow to ensure that it aligns with the expected behavior of the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for more details on scheduling and allocation processes.
  User Training: Providing training to users on how to correctly enter time and date values can help reduce the occurrence of this error.
  Support Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By ensuring that the start and end times are distinct when the dates are the same, you can resolve the GHO_ALLOC_UI196 error and proceed with your allocation or scheduling tasks.