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Calculating difference between two timestamps considering working hours

Former Member

‎2014 Oct 23 2:38 PM

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Hi guys,

I am looking for a standard function module for the following task:

I need to calculate the time difference between two timestamps. So far so easy.

The problem is, that I need to take working hours into account. So instead of just calculating the time difference I need the time difference in working hours.

Say working hours are from 9 to 5 and the first timestamp would be 10 am today and the second would be 10 am tomorrow, than the result I am looking for is not 24 hours but instead 8 hours, which would be the total of working hours between those two timestamps.

Any hints are very much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,

Tobias

Hi guys,

I am looking for a standard function module for the following task:

I need to calculate the time difference between two timestamps. So far so easy.

The problem is, that I need to take working hours into account. So instead of just calculating the time difference I need the time difference in working hours.

Say working hours are from 9 to 5 and the first timestamp would be 10 am today and the second would be 10 am tomorrow, than the result I am looking for is not 24 hours but instead 8 hours, which would be the total of working hours between those two timestamps.

Any hints are very much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,

Tobias

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FredericGirod
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‎2014 Oct 23 2:56 PM

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Hi,

maybe just calculate the number of working day with the function  ...convert...to...factorydate ..    and just add the number of hour at the first day and the last day ..   no ?

regards

Fred

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Former Member

‎2014 Oct 23 3:37 PM

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Hi Tobias,

I don't have a code sample, but I guess the logic would be:

1. Check the dates between the start & end date of the timestamps:

1.a.  If it's the same date (and your certain that the ending time stamp is within the working hours...):

    Get the time difference. => the solution to your problem.

else continue with 2.

2..  If the dates are different (and end date > start date)

2.a. Get the time from starting timestamp till end of working day.

2.b. Get the no. of complete working days between the start & end.

       You can this FM to accomplish this: RKE_SELECT_FACTDAYS_FOR_PERIOD

2.c. Get the time between start of working day till the ending time stamp.

=> The sum of 2.a, 2.b and 2.c is the solution to your problem.

Have fun!