How To Fix P2590 - Record can not be assigned to the previous day

P2590 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Record can not be assigned to the previous day

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign an attendance record to the previous day.
However, the record intersects with the target working time of the
current day. For this reason, the previous day's assignment can not be
set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. Set either the attendance to an earlier time of day
or adjust the working time of the current day to a later time of the
day by using a substitution record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2590 - Record can not be assigned to the previous day ?

  The SAP error message P2590, which states "Record cannot be assigned to the previous day," typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a record (such as a time entry or payroll data) to a date that is considered to be in the past, which is not allowed due to system settings or business rules.
  Causes:
  
  Date Restrictions: The system may have restrictions that prevent entries from being made for dates that are earlier than the current date or the last closed period.
  Period Locking: The payroll or time management periods may be locked, preventing any changes to past records.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a date that is earlier than the allowed range.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for backdating of records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Entry: Verify the date you