How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS173 - Abs.record (IT2001) &2-&3 cannot be created due to collision with &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Abs.record (IT2001) &2-&3 cannot be created due to collision with &1.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Your Absence Infotype record(IT 2001) &V1& - &V2&overlaps with a data
record of type &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.

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?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS173 - Abs.record (IT2001) &2-&3 cannot be created due to collision with &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS173 indicates that there is a collision when trying to create an absence record (IT2001) for an employee. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create an absence record that overlaps with an existing record for the same employee.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Absence Records: The absence you are trying to create overlaps with an existing absence record for the same employee. For example, if an employee already has an absence recorded from January 1 to January 5, and you try to create another absence for January 3 to January 4, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The dates entered for the new absence record may not be valid or may conflict with existing records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the absence management module that are causing this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Absence Records:
  
  Go to the employee's absence records (Transaction code PA20 or PA30) and review the existing records to identify any overlaps.
  Ensure that the absence you are trying to create does not conflict with any existing records.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If there is an overlap, adjust the dates of the new absence record to ensure that it does not conflict with existing records.
  If the absence is valid and should overlap, consider whether the existing record needs to be modified or deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or a consultant to review the configuration settings related to absence management.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction codes for entering absence records. For example, use PA30 for maintaining HR master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling absence records and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PT50: Time Evaluation
  
  
  Absence Types: Ensure that the absence type you are trying to create is correctly configured and does not have restrictions that could lead to this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.