How To Fix HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS818 - Validity times of &1 and &2 inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS - Error Messages for Benefits - Tools

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Validity times of &1 and &2 inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The validity period of &V1& in view &V3& does not include the validity
period of &V2& in view &V4&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS818 - Validity times of &1 and &2 inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS818 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity times of two records in the system. This typically occurs in the context of employee benefits or HR data management, where the system expects certain records to have overlapping or consistent validity periods.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the validity periods of two records (denoted as &1 and &2 in the message) do not align correctly. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Overlapping validity periods that are not properly defined.
  One record being active while another is inactive or has a different validity timeframe.
  Data entry errors where the start and end dates of records are incorrectly set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Records: Check the specific records referenced by &1 and &2 in the error message. You may need to look at the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments, IT0021 for family member data, etc.) to find the records in question.
  
  
  Review Validity Periods: Examine the validity periods of both records. Ensure that:
  
  The start and end dates are correctly set.
  There are no gaps or overlaps that would cause inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If you find discrepancies, adjust the validity periods so that they are consistent. This may involve:
  
  Changing the start or end date of one of the records.
  Deleting or archiving records that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Related Records: Sometimes, the inconsistency may be due to related records. Ensure that all related infotypes are consistent in terms of validity periods.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your HR or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to the records in question, as they will provide context for the validity periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the inconsistency causing the error message HRBEN00TOOLREPORTS818.