How To Fix 3B974 - Work in category: ' ', 'X', '1', '2', '3', '4'

3B974 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3B - Messages HR SK

• Message number: 974

• Message text: Work in category: ' ', 'X', '1', '2', '3', '4'

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Allowed values for determination of work category
entered according to the decision of a health protection institution:
' ' - no records
?X? - hazardous work (category 3 and 4)
'1' - 1. category
'2' - 2. category
'3' - 3. category
'4' - 4. category

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3B974 - Work in category: ' ', 'X', '1', '2', '3', '4' ?

  The SAP error message 3B974 typically relates to issues with work categories in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the work category assignment, which is essential for categorizing work in project management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Work in category: ' ', 'X', '1', '2', '3', '4'" suggests that the system is unable to find a valid work category for the operation or task being processed. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The work categories may not be properly configured in the system.
  Invalid Input: The input provided for the work category might be invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the work categories.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to work categories in the project or task.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you