How To Fix P2512 - Entire overtime is within working time or core time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Entire overtime is within working time or core time

What causes this issue?

The overtime record coincides with the working time stipulated in the
daily work schedule. The following situation can also arise:
!------!-----! Time substitution
!------------! Overtime
The System displays the error message in the above case, since the
overtime record overlaps with a time substitution.
It may be that you have entered an overtime record as follows:
- (only) a start time which is after the end of the planned working
time
- (only) an end time which is before the start of the planned
working time
The same error message is displayed if there is an overlap with the
daily work schedule on one day of an overtime record for several days,
and the overlap leads to a warning message according to table T550A.

System Response

The System rejects the overtime record.

How to fix this error?

Please change the times of the overtime record. You may have to enter
several one-day records instead of one record for several days.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2512 - Entire overtime is within working time or core time ?

  The SAP error message P2512, which states "Entire overtime is within working time or core time," typically occurs in the context of time management and payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the overtime hours being recorded do not exceed the defined working time or core time for the employee, which means that the overtime is not valid according to the configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The employee may have entered overtime hours that fall within their regular working hours or core time.
  Configuration Issues: The working time or core time settings in the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0007 - Planned Working Time) may not be set up correctly.
  Time Evaluation Settings: The time evaluation process may not be configured to recognize the overtime correctly due to settings in the schema or rules.
  Absence Types: If there are absence types or other time-related configurations that overlap with the overtime, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Time Entries: Check the time entries for the employee to ensure that the overtime hours are indeed outside of the regular working hours or core time.
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's working time settings in their master data (IT0007) to ensure that the core time and working time are correctly defined.
  Adjust Time Evaluation Schema: If necessary, review the time evaluation schema and rules to ensure that they are set up to handle overtime correctly.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If the issue persists, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that the configurations align with company policies and labor laws.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0007 (Planned Working Time) and IT0017 (Qualification) to understand how they impact time evaluation.
  Time Evaluation: Understand the time evaluation process in SAP, including how it calculates working time, overtime, and absences.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed explanations of time management and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.