How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ120 - Record conflicts with another time infotype from &2 to &3

HRTIM_ABS_REQ120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Record conflicts with another time infotype from &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ120 - Record conflicts with another time infotype from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ120 indicates that there is a conflict with another time infotype for the specified period (from &2 to &3). This typically occurs when there are overlapping records in the time management infotypes, such as infotype 2001 (Absences) or infotype 2002 (Attendance), which can lead to inconsistencies in the employee's time data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Records: The most common cause of this error is that there are existing records in the time management infotypes that overlap with the new record you are trying to create or modify.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The date ranges specified for the new record may not align properly with existing records, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to conflicts, such as entering the same absence type for overlapping periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing time infotypes for the employee in question. Look for any records that overlap with the date range