How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS502 - Gaps between periods &1 and &2 of group &3

HRTMC_BASIS502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Gaps between periods &1 and &2 of group &3

What causes this issue?

The periods of a group must cover exactly one year. There are to be no
gaps between the periods. The period group &V3& contains a gap between
the periods &V1& and &V2&.

System Response

The data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Extend the existing periods, or create an additional period to close the
gap.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS502 - Gaps between periods &1 and &2 of group &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS502 indicates that there are gaps in the time evaluation periods for a specific group of employees. This typically occurs in the context of time management and can affect payroll processing, time evaluation, and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there are inconsistencies in the time data for a group of employees. Specifically, it indicates that there are missing time records or gaps in the time evaluation periods between two specified dates for a particular employee group. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Missing Time Records: Employees may not have recorded their time for certain periods.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation Configuration: The configuration settings for time evaluation may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during data entry can lead to gaps in time records.
  Changes in Employment Status: Changes in an employee's status (e.g., leave of absence, termination) may not have been properly reflected