5C251 - Employment Periods &1 and &2 Overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Employment Periods &1 and &2 Overlap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C251 - Employment Periods &1 and &2 Overlap ?

  The SAP error message 5C251 indicates that there is an overlap in employment periods for an employee. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an employee's employment record in the system, and the specified employment periods conflict with existing records.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to enter a new employment period that overlaps with an existing employment period for the same employee.
  The start and end dates of the new employment period fall within the range of an already existing employment period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Employment Records:
  
  Review the existing employment periods for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions or Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) in the SAP system.
  Identify the periods that are causing the overlap.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employment Periods:
  
  If the new employment period is valid, consider adjusting the existing employment periods to eliminate the overlap. This may involve changing the start or end dates of the existing records.
  Ensure that the new employment period does not conflict with any other records.
  
  
  
  Delete or Inactivate Conflicting Records:
  
  If the existing employment period is no longer relevant, you may choose to delete or inactivate it, provided that this action complies with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your HR or payroll department. They can provide guidance on how to handle employment records and ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Use PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view existing records without making changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that manage employment data, such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0006 (Addresses)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing employee records and understanding infotypes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to employment periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C251 and ensure that the employment periods for the employee are correctly maintained in the SAP system.