How To Fix W0076 - Period pattern must end at 23:59:59

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Period pattern must end at 23:59:59

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0076 - Period pattern must end at 23:59:59 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0076 Period pattern must end at 23:59:59
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when defining or maintaining a period pattern (usually in time management or payroll schemas) where the end time of the period is not set to the exact end of the day, i.e., 23:59:59. SAP requires that period patterns cover full days without leaving gaps or overlaps, and the end time must be the last second of the day to ensure proper time evaluation.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Period patterns are used in time evaluation, payroll, or attendance schemas to define time intervals.
  The system expects the end time of a period pattern to be 23:59:59 to cover the entire day.
  If the end time is set to something like 23:00:00 or 23:59:00, the system raises this warning to prevent incomplete day coverage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the period pattern end time to 23:59:59.
  This can be done in the configuration transaction where the period pattern is maintained, for example:
  
  In Time Management: Use transaction PE04 (Period Pattern Maintenance).
  In Payroll or other modules, locate the relevant period pattern configuration.
  
  
  Edit the period pattern and set the end time of the last period to 23:59:59.
  Save the changes and re-run the process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE04 – Period Pattern Maintenance (Time Management)
  PT60 – Time Evaluation (may trigger this warning if period patterns are incorrect)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to period patterns and time evaluation if the problem persists.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal for Time Management and Payroll schemas often describe period patterns and their correct setup.
  Impact: Incorrect period patterns can cause incorrect time evaluation, payroll errors, or gaps in attendance records.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  W0076 Period pattern must end at 23:59:59
  
  
  Cause
  Period pattern end time is not set to 23:59:59
  
  
  Solution
  Set the end time of the period pattern to 23:59:59 in configuration
  
  
  Where
  Period pattern maintenance (e.g., PE04)
  
  
  Effect
  Ensures full day coverage in time evaluation
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in your SAP system, please provide the module or transaction you are working with.