How To Fix HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV207 - Overlapping absences in infotype 0080

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV - Maternity Protection Act - Prohibited Activities

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Overlapping absences in infotype 0080

What causes this issue?

Overlapping absences exist in the Maternity Protection/Parental Leave
infotype (0080) for prohibited activities.

System Response

The payroll run is canceled for the affected personnel number.

How to fix this error?

Correct the absences in the Maternity Protection/Parental Leave infotype
(0080).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV207 - Overlapping absences in infotype 0080 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV207 indicates that there are overlapping absences recorded in Infotype 0080 (Absences) for an employee. This typically occurs when two or more absence records have overlapping date ranges, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of multiple absence records for the same employee that overlap in their start and end dates. For example, if an employee has a sick leave recorded from January 1 to January 10 and another absence (like vacation) recorded from January 5 to January 15, the system will flag this as an error due to the overlap.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Absence Records: Check the absence records in Infotype 0080 for the employee in question. Look for any overlapping dates.
  
  
  Modify or Delete Overlapping Records:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you can either modify the dates of one of the absences to eliminate the overlap or delete one of the records if it is not needed.
  Ensure that the absence records are correctly entered and reflect the actual absence periods.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and edit the infotype records.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about which absence record to modify or delete, consult with the HR department or the employee to confirm the correct absence periods.
  
  
  Check for System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the absence types may need to be reviewed to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for overlapping entries.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0080: This infotype is used to manage absence records in SAP HR. Each record includes details such as the type of absence, start date, end date, and reason for absence.
  Absence Types: Different absence types (e.g., sick leave, vacation) may have specific rules regarding overlaps, so it's important to understand the policies in place.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the overlapping absence issue and eliminate the error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV207.