How To Fix P2159 - The entire time interval is on the following day

P2159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The entire time interval is on the following day

What causes this issue?

Example:
Overtime entry : 22.00 to 08.00
Daily work schedule : 22.00 to 06.12
The system generates the following time pair from these entries:
06.12 to 08.00
The start date must be put forward a day for this record.
You must enter the new start date manually.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2159 - The entire time interval is on the following day ?

  The SAP error message P2159, "The entire time interval is on the following day," typically occurs in the context of time management or time evaluation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with time data that spans across different days.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a time interval (for example, a work schedule or time entry) is defined in such a way that it starts on one day and ends on the next day, but the system is unable to process it correctly due to configuration or data entry issues. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The start and end times of a time entry may be incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where the entire interval is considered to be on the next day.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for time evaluation or work schedules may not allow for overnight shifts or time entries that cross over midnight.
  Date Format Issues: If the date