How To Fix W-066 - Assignment has different attributes outside of the given time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Assignment has different attributes outside of the given time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-066 - Assignment has different attributes outside of the given time period ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message W-066: "Assignment has different attributes outside of the given time period":
  
  Error Message:
  W-066 Assignment has different attributes outside of the given time period
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP HR (Human Resources) or Personnel Administration modules when you try to create or change an assignment (such as a position, job, or organizational assignment) for an employee, and the system detects that the attributes of this assignment differ from those of an existing assignment record outside the specified validity period.
  In other words, the system finds overlapping or adjacent time periods where the assignment attributes (e.g., position, organizational unit, job, cost center) are inconsistent or conflicting.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  You are trying to create or change an assignment with a validity period that overlaps or is adjacent to another assignment with different attribute values.
  The system expects continuity or consistency in assignment attributes over time, but finds discrepancies.
  The assignment attributes (like position, organizational unit, job, etc.) differ in periods before or after the current assignment validity period.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP HR stores employee assignments with validity periods. When you maintain or change assignments, SAP checks for consistency in the assignment attributes over time. If the attributes differ outside the current validity period, SAP issues this warning to alert you that the assignment history is not consistent.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Validity Periods:
  
  Review the assignment records for the employee in transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PPOME (Organizational Management).
  Look for overlapping or adjacent validity periods with different assignment attributes.
  
  
  
  Align Assignment Attributes:
  
  Ensure that the assignment attributes (position, organizational unit, job, etc.) are consistent across adjacent or overlapping periods.
  If the attributes are supposed to change, make sure the validity periods do not overlap or that the changes are intentional and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the start and end dates of the assignments to avoid overlaps or gaps that cause attribute conflicts.
  If necessary, split the assignment records into multiple periods with consistent attributes.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Infotypes:
  
  Verify that the correct infotypes are maintained for the assignment (e.g., IT0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Check for any inconsistencies in related infotypes that might affect the assignment attributes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation or Support:
  
  If unsure, refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to assignment and personnel administration.
  You can also check SAP forums or OSS notes for specific cases related to W-066.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W (Warning)
  Module: Personnel Administration (PA)
  Infotype Involved: Usually IT0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Transaction Codes: PA30, PPOME, PA40 (Personnel Actions)
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Assignment attributes differ outside the given validity period, causing inconsistency.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W-066 is issued to alert about conflicting assignment data.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct validity periods and assignment attributes to ensure consistency.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Use PA30, PPOME to review and maintain assignment data.
  
  
  
  
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