How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT047 - Overlap in validities of Business Address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Overlap in validities of Business Address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT047 - Overlap in validities of Business Address ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT047 indicates that there is an overlap in the validity periods of business addresses for an employee. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a business address for an employee, and the new address has a validity period that conflicts with an existing address.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The new business address you are trying to enter has a start date or end date that overlaps with an existing address for the same employee.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The dates entered for the new address may be incorrect, leading to an overlap with existing records.
  Multiple Addresses: The employee may already have multiple addresses recorded with overlapping validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Addresses: Review the existing business addresses for the employee. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the address records.
  Adjust Validity Periods: If you find overlapping addresses, you will need to adjust the validity periods of either the existing address or the new address you are trying to enter. Ensure that the validity periods do not overlap.
  Delete or Archive Old Addresses: If the old address is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving it to resolve the conflict.
  Correct Date Entries: Ensure that the start and end dates for the new address are entered correctly and do not conflict with existing addresses.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to manage address records, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee addresses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify employee address records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the business addresses for the employee in question.