How To Fix PE666 - Start time is later than end time

PE666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Start time is later than end time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE666 - Start time is later than end time ?

  The SAP error message PE666 ("Start time is later than end time") typically occurs in the context of time management, particularly when dealing with time evaluation, work schedules, or time recording in SAP systems. This error indicates that the start time of a time record or a time evaluation period is set to a later time than the end time, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the start time and end time incorrectly, leading to a situation where the start time is after the end time.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the time records.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of time management settings in SAP that lead to incorrect time evaluations.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates or times when entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entries: Review