How To Fix P2160 - The start time cannot be before 00.00

P2160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The start time cannot be before 00.00

What causes this issue?

You have entered an overtime record specifying a clock-out time and
number of hours, but no clock-in time.

System Response

Based on these specifications, the system determines a clock-in time on
the previous day.

How to fix this error?

This is not possible, therefore the clock-in time is delimited to
00.00 hours.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2160 - The start time cannot be before 00.00 ?

  The SAP error message P2160, "The start time cannot be before 00.00," typically occurs in the context of time management or scheduling within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Project System (PS). This error indicates that the start time you are trying to enter or process is invalid because it is set before the beginning of the day (00:00 hours).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start time that is earlier than 00:00 (midnight) of the specified date.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict time entries to a certain range.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error when entering the time can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entry: Review the time you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is set to a valid time (i.e., 00:00 or later).
  Correct Format: Make sure that the