How To Fix P2012 - First day is a day off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: First day is a day off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2012 - First day is a day off ?

  The SAP error message P2012, which states "First day is a day off," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when there is an issue with the work schedule or time evaluation for an employee. This error indicates that the first day of a time evaluation period is not a valid working day according to the defined work schedule.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The first day of the evaluation period is a holiday or a weekend, which is not considered a valid working day.
  Incorrect Work Schedule: The employee's work schedule may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the evaluation of time.
  Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar or holiday calendar may not be configured properly, causing the system to misinterpret the first day of the period.
  Absences or Leave: The employee may have an absence or leave recorded for the first day of the evaluation period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Work Schedule: Verify the employee's work schedule to ensure that the first day of the evaluation period is indeed a working day. Adjust the work schedule if necessary.
  Review Calendar Settings: Check the factory calendar and holiday calendar settings in SAP to ensure they are configured correctly. Make sure that the first day of the evaluation period is not marked as a holiday or non-working day.
  Adjust Time Evaluation Period: If the first day is a non-working day, consider adjusting the time evaluation period to start on a valid working day.
  Correct Absences: If there are any recorded absences for the employee on the first day, review and correct them as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to work schedules and time evaluation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check and adjust employee records and time evaluation settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P2012 error and ensure that the time evaluation process runs smoothly.