How To Fix HRPADUN_EVE031 - Period overlap in PROVIDE statement of Method &1

HRPADUN_EVE031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN_EVE - Messages for EVE

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Period overlap in PROVIDE statement of Method &1

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HRPADUN_EVE031 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADUN_EVE031 indicates that there is a period overlap in the PROVIDE statement of a method in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to the payroll or time management processes. This error typically arises when there are conflicting time periods for the same employee or object, which can occur during data processing or when trying to retrieve or manipulate employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple records for the same employee that have overlapping validity periods. For example, if an employee has two different employment records that are both valid for the same date range, the system will not know which record to use.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to overlapping periods, such as entering a new contract or position for an employee without properly ending the previous one.
  
  Configuration Issues: