How To Fix HRSEN00026 - A collision between time specification &1 and &2 starts on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSEN00 - Calculation of Time Specifications

• Message number: 026

• Message text: A collision between time specification &1 and &2 starts on &3

What causes this issue?

As of &V3& a collision of time data entries &V1& and &V2&.
This collision is not allowed.

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?

Check the Customizing and validity period of time entries
&V1& and &V2&.
The time entries are assigned to the collision groups
in table T525TCL. The inadmissibility of the collisions is defined
in table T525TCLN.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSEN00026 - A collision between time specification &1 and &2 starts on &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRSEN00026 indicates that there is a collision between two time specifications in the system. This typically occurs in the context of time management, where two time entries (such as work schedules, absences, or other time-related data) overlap or conflict with each other.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  There are overlapping time specifications for the same employee or resource.
  Two or more time entries are scheduled for the same time period, which the system cannot process due to the conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Conflicting Entries:
  
  Review the time specifications mentioned in the error message (the placeholders &1, &2, and &3 will provide specific details about the conflicting entries).
  Check the time entries for the employee or resource involved.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Specifications:
  
  Modify one of the conflicting time entries to eliminate the overlap. This could involve changing the start or end times, or rescheduling the entries to different dates or times.
  
  
  
  Check for Recurring Entries:
  
  If the time specifications are part of a recurring schedule, ensure that the recurrence does not create conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Time Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which entry to modify or how to proceed, consult with your HR or time management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in the system to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or edit time specifications, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on time management and handling conflicts in time specifications.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to time specifications in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRSEN00026 error and prevent similar issues in the future.