How To Fix GHO_PE_BO024 - Factors validity period overlaps

GHO_PE_BO024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_PE_BO - Oil and Gas Entity : Message Class for BO

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Factors validity period overlaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_PE_BO024 - Factors validity period overlaps ?

  The SAP error message GHO_PE_BO024, which states "Factors validity period overlaps," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee benefits or payroll factors. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the validity periods of the factors being defined or processed, meaning that two or more factors are overlapping in their effective dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The most common cause of this error is that two or more factors (such as pay rates, benefits, or deductions) have overlapping validity periods. For example, if one factor is valid from January 1 to December 31 and another is valid from June 1 to December 31, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors when defining the validity periods for factors can lead to overlaps.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading