How To Fix PT_FMLA_MESSAGES001 - The interval cannot be fixed and rolling simultaneously

PT_FMLA_MESSAGES001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_FMLA_MESSAGES - Messages for the FMLA Workbench

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The interval cannot be fixed and rolling simultaneously

What causes this issue?

The deduction interval of the FMLA request has a start and end date and
is also flagged as "rolling."

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?

Choose one of these options.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_FMLA_MESSAGES001 - The interval cannot be fixed and rolling simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message PT_FMLA_MESSAGES001 with the description "The interval cannot be fixed and rolling simultaneously" typically occurs in the context of managing leave requests or absence management in SAP, particularly when dealing with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a conflict in the way leave intervals are being processed. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to apply both fixed and rolling intervals for the same leave request, which is not allowed. 
  
  Fixed Interval: A fixed interval is a specific, non-changing period of time for which leave is granted.
  Rolling Interval: A rolling interval is a period that can change based on certain conditions, such as the employee's start date or the last leave taken.
  
  When the system detects that both types of intervals are being applied to the same leave request, it triggers this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the