How To Fix HRPADRUINFOTYPES606 - In the period & - &, absence & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUINFOTYPES - HR-RU PAD Messages

• Message number: 606

• Message text: In the period & - &, absence & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES606 - In the period & - &, absence & already exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES606 typically occurs in the context of the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically when dealing with absence management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an absence record for an employee, but an overlapping absence record already exists for the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to enter a new absence record for an employee during a time period that overlaps with an existing absence record.
  The system checks for existing records and finds that the new absence period conflicts with an already recorded absence.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Absences: Review the existing absence records for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences) and checking the records for the specified period.
  
  
  Adjust the New Absence: If the new absence period overlaps with