How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS509 - Deletion not possible since period &1 is comparison period of &2

HRTMC_BASIS509 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Deletion not possible since period &1 is comparison period of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS509 - Deletion not possible since period &1 is comparison period of &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS509 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because the specified period is a comparison period for another period. This typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when trying to delete a record that is linked to a comparison period.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a time-related record (such as a time evaluation result, absence, or attendance record) that is being used as a reference for another period. In SAP, comparison periods are often used for reporting or analysis purposes, and deleting a record that is still referenced can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify the records that are dependent on the period you are trying to delete. You can do this by reviewing the time management or personnel administration data for any references to the comparison period.
  
  
  Adjust