How To Fix HRPSGB_ME153 - Working Time Directive: Emp Hrs &1 exceed limit &2 between &3 and &4

HRPSGB_ME153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Working Time Directive: Emp Hrs &1 exceed limit &2 between &3 and &4

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HRPSGB_ME153 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME153 indicates that an employee's working hours exceed the limits set by the Working Time Directive (WTD) for a specified period. This error typically arises in the context of time management and payroll processing within the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Working Hours: The employee's recorded working hours for a specific period (between the dates specified in the error message) exceed the maximum allowable hours as defined by the Working Time Directive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the system regarding working time rules, limits, or the employee's work schedule.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect time entries or absence records may lead to the calculation of total hours exceeding the limits.
  Employee's Work Schedule: The employee's assigned work schedule may not align with the regulations set by the Working Time Directive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee's Time Records: Check the employee's time entries for the specified period to identify any discrepancies or errors