How To Fix GS024 - Entries & and & overlap (please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Entries & and & overlap (please check)

What causes this issue?

In a basic set or a single set that may not contain any values more
than once, there are are two set lines with common values.
In basic sets, this can be caused by the fact that a value occurs
several times, by two intervals overlapping, or by a single value that
is also contained in an interval.
In single sets, the error is caused by two sub-sets containing at least
one common value.

System Response

The system informs you of the overlap. You cannot save the set as it
is.

How to fix this error?

Either correct the overlap or remove the ambiguity check for the set
(in the header screen of the set maintenance transaction).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS024 - Entries & and & overlap (please check) ?

  The SAP error message GS024 ("Entries & and & overlap (please check)") typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when there are overlapping time entries for an employee. This can happen in various modules, such as Time Management (TM) or Human Capital Management (HCM), where time data is recorded for employees.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are two or more time entries for the same employee that overlap in terms of the time period they cover. This can occur due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: An employee may have been assigned multiple time entries for the same time period.
  Incorrect Time Entry: A time entry may have been incorrectly recorded, leading to overlaps.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in overlapping entries.
  Manual Errors: Manual entry errors by HR personnel or managers can lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GS024 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT50 (Time Evaluation) to review the time entries for the employee in question.
  Check the time periods for each entry to identify overlaps.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entries:
  
  Once you identify the overlapping entries, you can either delete or adjust the time entries to ensure that there are no overlaps.
  If the entries are correct but need to be adjusted, you can change the start and end dates/times to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about which entry to keep or modify, consult with the HR department or the employee's manager for clarification.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Time Evaluation:
  
  After correcting the entries, you may need to reprocess the time evaluation to ensure that the changes are reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any system errors or configuration issues that may be causing the overlaps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and PT50.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to time management and personnel administration for additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify time entries in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the time data is processed correctly.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.