How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA032 - Change not possible as CATS data exists in the original interval

SAWE_BO_SA032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Change not possible as CATS data exists in the original interval

What causes this issue?

Since
CATS data already exists for this assignment, you cannot change the
timeframe of this assignment.

System Response

The assignment dates cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

You can reset the assignment dates to the original date &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

SAWE_BO_SA032 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA032 indicates that a change cannot be made because there is existing CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) data in the original interval. This typically occurs when you are trying to modify a time entry or a related object that has already been recorded in the CATS system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to change a time entry that overlaps with an existing CATS record.
  The system prevents changes to ensure data integrity, as CATS data is often used for payroll, project management, or other critical business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check CATS Entries: 
  
  Review the CATS entries for the specific time period you are trying to modify. You can do this by navigating to the CATS transaction (CAT2 or CAT3) and checking for existing entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Entries:
  
  If you need to change the time entry, you may need to delete or adjust the existing CATS