How To Fix P2781 - Dynamic break overlaps with normal break & &

P2781 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Dynamic break overlaps with normal break & &

What causes this issue?

You are using dynamic breaks and breaks with fixed start and end times
within the same break schedule. With reference to the planned/normal
working time, the dynamic break overlaps with the normal break.
Example:
Dynamic break: 0.25-hour break 3 hours after start of planned working
time
1-hour break from 12:00 to 13:00
Planned working time: 09:00 to 18:00

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2781 - Dynamic break overlaps with normal break & & ?

  The SAP error message P2781, which states "Dynamic break overlaps with normal break," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when dealing with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports or similar output formats. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the defined dynamic breaks and the normal breaks in the report layout.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A dynamic break is defined in such a way that it overlaps with an existing normal break.
  The report is trying to group data in a way that is not logically consistent, leading to confusion in the output structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P2781 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Break Definitions:
  
  Check the definitions of both dynamic and normal breaks in your report.
  Ensure that the ranges or conditions for these breaks do not overlap. Each break should be distinct and should not interfere with one another.
  
  
  
  Adjust Break Logic:
  
  If you find that the breaks are