How To Fix P2848 - Absence encompasses planned working time

P2848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Absence encompasses planned working time

What causes this issue?

The absence you entered is longer than the planned working time
specified in the daily work schedule.
An absence can only be recorded for the planned working time.

System Response

The absence is shortened in line with the planned working time.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

P2848 - Details

• The SAP error message P2848 "Absence encompasses planned working time" typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration when an employee's absence overlaps with their planned working time. This can happen during the absence recording process, particularly when trying to enter an absence that conflicts with the employee's scheduled work hours.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlap with Planned Working Time: The absence being recorded overlaps with the employee's planned working hours, which is not allowed in the system.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type may not be configured correctly, or it may not allow for overlapping with planned working time.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the absence types or the work schedule rules in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered the absence dates or times incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Dates: Verify the dates and times of the absence being entered. Ensure that they do not overlap with the