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

W0075 - Overview

• 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