How To Fix HRPAYDESV070 - Overlapping entries in table AB: & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Overlapping entries in table AB: & - &

What causes this issue?

Several full-day absences for the same day were found in payroll table
AB. Affected payroll period: &V1& - &V2&.

System Response

Processing of the personnel number cannot continue, because absence
valuation is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Find out why there are multiple full-day absences for the same period.
Correct table AB through retroactive accounting. If this is not
possible, exclude the personnel number from the selection.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV070 - Overlapping entries in table AB: & - & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV070 indicates that there are overlapping entries in the table AB (which is typically related to payroll data). This error usually occurs when there are conflicting records for the same employee in the payroll area, such as overlapping periods for wage types or other payroll-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The most common cause is that there are multiple entries for the same employee that cover the same time period. For example, if an employee has two different wage types or payroll records that overlap in their validity periods, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to overlapping records, especially if the validity dates are not set correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not have been cleaned properly, leading to overlaps.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or infotypes can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Entries: Review the entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay, IT0014 for Recurring Payments/Deductions) for the employee in question. Look for overlapping validity periods.
  Adjust Validity Periods: If you find overlapping entries, adjust the validity periods so that they do not conflict. Ensure that each entry has a distinct time frame.
  Delete or Archive Old Entries: If there are old or unnecessary entries that are causing overlaps, consider deleting or archiving them if they are no longer needed.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the payroll data to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's records.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may be involved in payroll processing, such as IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and does not allow for overlapping entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDESV070 error in SAP.