How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN036 - The end of each time interval must be less than 48:00

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The end of each time interval must be less than 48:00

What causes this issue?

The end of each planned working time interval must be less than 48:00
because time intervals can only be assigned to the current day if they
end before 24:00 of the following day.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN036 - The end of each time interval must be less than 48:00 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN036 indicates that there is an issue with the time intervals defined in the time management module. Specifically, the error states that the end of each time interval must be less than 48:00 hours. This typically occurs when you are trying to enter or process time data that exceeds the maximum allowable limit for a single time interval.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Time Limits: The most common cause of this error is that the time interval you are trying to enter (e.g., work hours, leave hours) exceeds 48 hours. This could happen if you are trying to record a long period of time without breaks or if there is a data entry error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the time management settings that allows for invalid time entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the data may not conform to SAP's time interval requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entries: Review the time entries you are trying to process. Ensure that no individual time interval exceeds 48 hours. If you find any entries that do, correct them to be within the valid range.
  Adjust Time Configuration: If you believe the configuration settings may be incorrect, consult with your SAP administrator or HR module expert to review the time management settings.
  Data Validation: If this error arises during data migration, validate the data being imported to ensure it adheres to SAP's time entry rules.
  Split Time Intervals: If you need to record a long duration of time, consider splitting it into multiple intervals that each do not exceed 48 hours.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for time management to understand the rules and configurations related to time intervals.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to review and correct time data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the entries and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your time entries comply with SAP's requirements.