How To Fix HRPAYDEBW245 - Different start date and start of absence are the same.

HRPAYDEBW245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Different start date and start of absence are the same.

What causes this issue?

The start date of the linked absence is identical to the start date of
the absence that should be linked. You want to link an absence to
itself. Generally, this does not make any sense.
The only exception to this is if you want to <LS>prevent</> the
automatic grouping of this absence with a previous absence. In this case
it would make sense to link the current absence to itself as entering it
manually would override the automatic grouping.

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

System Response

The entry is accepted. This is only a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check if you really want to link the absence to itself (for the
above-mentioned reason). Otherwise, change the date of the linked ab
sence.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW245 - Different start date and start of absence are the same. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW245, which states "Different start date and start of absence are the same," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or absence management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates a discrepancy between the start date of a specific payroll period or action and the start date of an absence record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The start date for a payroll action (like a new hire or a change in employment status) does not match the start date of an absence that has been recorded for the same employee.
  Absence Management Configuration: There may be issues with how absence types or absence records are configured in the system.
  Incorrect Absence Record: The absence record may have been created incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in dates.
  Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period settings may not align with the absence records, causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dates: Check the start date of the payroll