How To Fix HRTIM00REC068 - Availability overlaps with daily work schedule on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Availability overlaps with daily work schedule on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC068 - Availability overlaps with daily work schedule on &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC068 indicates that there is an overlap between an employee's availability and their daily work schedule. This typically occurs in the context of time management within SAP, where the system checks for conflicts between the defined availability of an employee and their scheduled working hours.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Entries: The employee has entered availability times that conflict with their scheduled work hours. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work from 9 AM to 5 PM but has also indicated availability from 1 PM to 3 PM, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Time Management Configuration: There may be issues with how the work schedule or availability is configured in the system.
  Multiple Time Records: If there are multiple time records for the same period, it can lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Availability Entries: Check the employee's availability entries in the system. Ensure that they do not overlap with the scheduled work hours. Adjust the availability times as necessary.
  Check Work Schedule: Review the employee's work schedule to confirm that it is set up correctly. Make sure that the work hours are accurately defined and that there are no unintended overlaps.
  Adjust Time Records: If there are multiple time records for the same period, consolidate or adjust them to eliminate the overlap.
  Consult with HR/Time Management Team: If you are unsure about the correct configuration or how to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or time management team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review employee records.
  Time Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to time management, such as work schedules, availability, and time recording.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on time management and error handling.
  
  By addressing the overlap between availability and work schedule, you should be able to resolve the error message HRTIM00REC068 effectively.