How To Fix P2409 - New record overlaps with record of less than one day

P2409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 409

• Message text: New record overlaps with record of less than one day

What causes this issue?

On one day within the interval of the new record, there
are 2 records lasting less than one day (indicator ':').
It is not possible to enter a further record for this
sort of day in calendar entry.

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 P2409 - New record overlaps with record of less than one day ?

  The SAP error message P2409, which states "New record overlaps with record of less than one day," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when there is an attempt to create or modify a time record that conflicts with an existing record. This error is common in modules like SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Time Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter a new time record (e.g., absence, attendance, or other time-related entries) that overlaps with an existing record for the same employee.
  The existing record is for a duration of less than one day (e.g., a few hours or a specific time frame) and the new record's time frame intersects with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing time records for the employee in question. Look for any records that may overlap with the new entry