How To Fix W0068 - Enter timeslots in day 2 from start without any gaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Enter timeslots in day 2 from start without any gaps

What causes this issue?

You entered a timeslot for the second day and did not begin with item
1.

System Response

All timeslots for the second day for a timeslot group must be entered
beginning with item 1 and without any gaps.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as follows: 1. Delete timeslot entered for 2nd day. 2. Enter
3. Enter the timeslot as the first item of timeslot group on the
second day. 4. Save

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0068 - Enter timeslots in day 2 from start without any gaps ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0068 - Enter timeslots in day 2 from start without any gaps
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in SAP Time Management or Personnel Time data entry screens (such as CATS, PT, or PA30) when you are entering time data (time slots) for a particular day (in this case, day 2) and the system detects that the time slots are not continuous from the start of the day. In other words, there are gaps between the time intervals entered for that day.
  For example, if you enter time slots like:  
  
  08:00 to 10:00  
  11:00 to 13:00  
  
  There is a gap between 10:00 and 11:00 which is not covered by any time slot. The system expects the time slots to be continuous starting from the beginning of the day (or the first time slot) without any breaks or gaps.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP expects time entries for a day to be continuous if the business process or configuration requires it.
  This is often relevant in scenarios where the system needs to calculate working time, breaks, or absences accurately.
  The warning helps to ensure data consistency and correctness in time recording.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the time slots entered for day 2:
  
  Review the start and end times of each time slot and ensure they are continuous without any gaps.
  
  
  Adjust the time slots:  
  
  Either fill the gaps with appropriate time entries (e.g., breaks, absences, or working time as applicable).  
  Or adjust the start and end times so that the slots follow one another without interruption.
  
  
  
  If gaps are intentional:  
  
  Confirm if the business process allows gaps.  
  If yes, you may ignore the warning or configure the system to allow gaps (depending on your SAP system settings and business rules).
  
  
  
  Check configuration:  
  
  Sometimes, the time evaluation or time recording rules enforce continuous time slots.  
  Review the time schema or time evaluation rules if gaps are legitimate in your process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT (Personnel Time Management)
  Time Evaluation: The time evaluation schema may require continuous time slots for accurate calculation of working hours and breaks.
  Breaks and Absences: If breaks or absences are not recorded explicitly, the system may interpret gaps as missing data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to time recording and time evaluation for your SAP version if the issue persists.
  User Documentation: Refer to your organization's time recording policies and SAP HR documentation for guidelines on entering time slots.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Time slots for day 2 have gaps; they are not continuous from the start of the day.  
  Solution: Enter time slots continuously without gaps or explicitly record breaks/absences to cover gaps.  
  Additional: Review time evaluation rules and business process requirements.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.