How To Fix HRPBSDEVASEN161 - Assessment of date-based duration &1 also contains period &1 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVASEN - Calc. of Employ. Period - Pension Administration (PY-DE-PS)

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Assessment of date-based duration &1 also contains period &1 on &3

What causes this issue?

The assessment of date-based duration &V4& also contains period &V3& on
&V1& &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Program or Customizing error

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVASEN161 - Assessment of date-based duration &1 also contains period &1 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVASEN161 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing, particularly when dealing with assessments of date-based durations in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assessment of a specific duration that overlaps with another period.
  Cause:
  The error message HRPBSDEVASEN161 is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Overlapping Periods: The assessment is trying to evaluate a date-based duration that overlaps with another period that has already been defined. This can happen if there are conflicting entries in the employee's records, such as overlapping employment periods, leave periods, or other time-related data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to how date-based durations are defined or assessed.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or infotype records that are causing the system to misinterpret the periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPBSDEVASEN161 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Records: Review the employee's infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0007, etc.) to identify any overlapping periods. Ensure that there are no conflicting entries that could cause the assessment to fail.
  
  
  Adjust Periods: If you find overlapping periods, you may need to adjust the start and end dates of the conflicting entries to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to date-based assessments in the SAP HR module. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any other potential issues in the employee's records that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) that can help you navigate employee records.
  HR Module Documentation: Review the SAP HR module documentation for best practices in managing date-based durations and assessments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPBSDEVASEN161 error in your SAP system.