How To Fix HRPSGB_ME158 - Working Time Directive: PERSON has Opted Out and NOT Opted Out contracts

HRPSGB_ME158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Working Time Directive: PERSON has Opted Out and NOT Opted Out contracts

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HRPSGB_ME158 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME158 relates to the Working Time Directive (WTD) in the context of employee contracts in the UK. This error typically occurs when there is a conflict between an employee's opted-out status and their contract details. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Opt-Out Status Conflict: The error indicates that the employee has both opted-out and not opted-out contracts in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The employee has multiple contracts, and one is opted out of the Working Time Directive while another is not.
  There is a misconfiguration in the employee's contract settings or in the way the contracts are recorded in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or maintenance of employee contracts can lead to this conflict.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the SAP system is configured to handle opted-out contracts versus standard contracts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Employee Contracts: Check