How To Fix PAMS160 - The return time is in the future

PAMS160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAMS - Messages for Graphical Planning Board

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The return time is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAMS160 - The return time is in the future ?

  The SAP error message PAMS160, which states "The return time is in the future," typically occurs in the context of time management or attendance management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has detected a return time (for example, the end of a work shift or the time an employee is expected to return from leave) that is set to a future date or time, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The user may have entered a return time that is later than the current system time.
  System Date/Time Settings: The system date or time settings may be incorrect, leading to discrepancies in time entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect time stamps being recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entries: Review the time entry for the employee in question. Ensure that the return time is set to a time that is equal to or earlier than the