How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP217 - SMP Error; Between &1 and &2, no EWC date (IT0088)

HRGB_GBSXP217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 217

• Message text: SMP Error; Between &1 and &2, no EWC date (IT0088)

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HRGB_GBSXP217 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP217, which indicates "SMP Error; Between &1 and &2, no EWC date (IT0088)," typically relates to issues with the Employee Work Calendar (EWC) in the context of the IT0088 infotype. This infotype is used for managing employee work schedules and calendars in SAP HR.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to find a valid Employee Work Calendar (EWC) for the specified date range between &1 and &2. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing EWC Assignment: The employee may not have an EWC assigned for the specified period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may not correspond to any valid EWC entries in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or gaps in the data related to the employee's work calendar.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for work schedules or calendars may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
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