How To Fix HRHCP00_PLAN140 - Status overlap must be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_PLAN - Messages About Personnel Cost Plan

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Status overlap must be set

What causes this issue?

If you enter more than one status in the status vector, status overlap
must be selected. This is required to avoid inconsistencies in the data.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN140 - Status overlap must be set ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_PLAN140 with the description "Status overlap must be set" typically occurs in the context of personnel planning or organizational management within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of a planning object, such as a position or a job, where the system expects a specific status configuration that is not currently set.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Status Configuration: The planning object (e.g., position, job) does not have the required status settings that allow for overlapping statuses. This can happen if the status is not defined correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the planning object, such as overlapping validity periods or conflicting statuses.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change or view the status of the planning object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRHCP00_PLAN140 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning object in the SAP system.
  Verify the status settings and ensure that the required statuses are correctly configured to allow for overlaps.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Periods:
  
  Check the validity periods of the planning objects involved. Ensure that there are no conflicting periods that could cause the overlap issue.
  Adjust the validity periods if necessary to eliminate conflicts.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Object:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, try to update the status of the planning object to the required setting that allows for overlaps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on status settings and planning objects in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management) or PPOSE (for position management) to navigate and check the planning objects.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to view and modify the planning objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRHCP00_PLAN140 error in your SAP system.