How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS500 - Period &1 overlaps period &2

HRTMC_BASIS500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_BASIS - Message Class for Talent Management Core (HCM_TMC)

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Period &1 overlaps period &2

What causes this issue?

Period &V1& overlaps period &V2&.

System Response

The data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the periods in such a way that the periods of a group cover
exactly one year and that no period overlaps.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS500 - Period &1 overlaps period &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS500 with the description "Period &1 overlaps period &2" typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when there are overlapping time periods defined for an employee or a specific record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify time records, absence records, or other personnel-related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are two time periods that overlap, which is not allowed in the system. This can occur due to:
  
  Attempting to enter a new time record that overlaps with an existing record.
  Modifying an existing record in a way that creates an overlap with another record.
  Incorrectly defined validity periods for employee data, such as contracts, positions, or absences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Records:
  
  Check the existing records for the employee in question. Look for any time records, absence records, or other relevant data that