How To Fix HRPAO_TIMEDATA008 - Collision with &1 from &2 to &3 &4. Record cannot be created

HRPAO_TIMEDATA008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_TIMEDATA - Messages for Time Infotypes in PAO (s. a. HRPAO_ABSENCE)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Collision with &1 from &2 to &3 &4. Record cannot be created

What causes this issue?

The entered data record has a time overlap with a data record that has
already been created.

System Response

Your data record overlaps with a data record of type &V1&, which is
valid from &V2& to &V3&. According to system Customizing, data records
are not permitted to have time overlaps. Your data record has therefore
not been accepted by the system.

How to fix this error?

Check the dates you have entered for the data record. If in doubt,
contact your time administrator to deal with any issues.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAO_TIMEDATA008 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_TIMEDATA008 indicates a collision with an existing time data record. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a new time record that overlaps with an existing record for the same employee within a specified time frame. The message provides details about the conflicting record, including the employee identifier (&1), the start date (&2), the end date (&3), and possibly additional information (&4).
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Records: The most common cause is that there is already a time record for the employee that overlaps with the new record you are trying to create.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The start and end dates of the new record may not be set correctly, leading to an overlap with existing records.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as entering the wrong employee ID or incorrect dates, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing time records for