How To Fix W0075 - Period pattern must begin at 00:00:00

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Period pattern must begin at 00:00:00

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0075 - Period pattern must begin at 00:00:00 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0075 Period pattern must begin at 00:00:00
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when defining a period pattern (usually in Time Management or Time Evaluation schemas) where the start time of the period is not set to midnight (00:00:00). SAP requires that period patterns begin exactly at the start of the day (midnight) to ensure correct time evaluation and period calculations.
  For example, if you define a period pattern starting at 08:00:00 or any other time than 00:00:00, the system will issue this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Period patterns are used in time evaluation to split the day into different time periods (e.g., working hours, overtime, night shift).
  The system expects the first period to start at the very beginning of the day (00:00:00) to avoid overlaps or gaps in time evaluation.
  If the start time is not 00:00:00, the system cannot correctly calculate time slices, leading to potential errors in payroll or attendance calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the period pattern start time to 00:00:00.
  
  When defining or maintaining the period pattern (e.g., in transaction PE04 or relevant IMG activity), ensure the first period starts exactly at midnight.
  
  
  Check all period intervals to ensure they are continuous and cover the full 24 hours without gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  If the business requirement is to start counting from a different time, consider redefining the period pattern so that the first period still starts at 00:00:00 but the relevant working times are defined within subsequent periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  PE04 – Time Evaluation: Period Pattern  
  SPRO – IMG path for Time Management ? Time Evaluation ? Define Period Patterns
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to time evaluation and period patterns for any updates or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Time Evaluation and Period Patterns  
  SAP HR Time Management configuration guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Period pattern start time not set to 00:00:00
  
  
  Effect
  Warning W0075 issued; potential time eval errors
  
  
  Solution
  Set the first period start time to 00:00:00 in period pattern definition
  
  
  Where
  PE04, SPRO ? Time Management ? Time Evaluation ? Period Patterns
  
  
  
  
  If you need help adjusting the period pattern or further troubleshooting, please provide the specific configuration or screenshots of the period pattern setup.