How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG_EMP016 - Overlapping intervals in infotype &1 on row &2. Please check !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG_EMP - HRPADNO_EDG_EMP

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Overlapping intervals in infotype &1 on row &2. Please check !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_EMP016 - Overlapping intervals in infotype &1 on row &2. Please check ! ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_EMP016 indicates that there are overlapping time intervals in an infotype (the specific infotype is indicated by &1) for a particular row (indicated by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with time-related infotypes such as infotype 0000 (Actions), infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), or infotype 2001 (Absences).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Dates: Two or more records in the specified infotype have overlapping start and end dates. For example, if one record is valid from January 1 to January 10 and another from January 5 to January 15, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry, the user may have inadvertently entered overlapping periods for the same employee.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in overlapping intervals due to incorrect mapping or transformation rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Records:
  
  Go to the infotype indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual infotype number).
  Check the records for the employee indicated by &2.
  Look for any overlapping date ranges.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  Modify the overlapping records to ensure that there are no overlaps. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more records.
  If necessary, delete or archive records that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the data entry to ensure that there are no more overlapping intervals.
  Save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct date ranges or the implications of changing records, consult SAP documentation or your organization's HR data management policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes were made in a test environment, ensure that the changes are tested thoroughly before moving to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee-related information. Each infotype has a defined structure and is used for various HR processes.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR.