How To Fix 3E409 - Enter either 7 or 9 as new time management status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Enter either 7 or 9 as new time management status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E409 - Enter either 7 or 9 as new time management status ?

  The SAP error message 3E409 indicates that there is an issue with the time management status being set incorrectly. Specifically, the system is expecting either a 7 (for "Time Management Status: Inactive") or a 9 (for "Time Management Status: Not relevant for Time Management") as the new time management status, but a different value has been entered.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to change the time management status of an employee or a time record to a value that is not allowed.
  The system is configured to only accept specific values for time management status, and the input does not meet these criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that you are entering either 7 or 9 as the new time management status. If you are using a different value, change it to one of the acceptable values.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe you should be able to use a different status, check the configuration settings in your SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the time management status settings in the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO settings).
  Ensuring that the employee's status is appropriate for the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on time management statuses and their meanings. This can provide clarity on when to use each status.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the time management status. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place based on user roles.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Time Management Status Codes:
  
  7: Inactive - The employee is not actively managed for time.
  9: Not relevant for Time Management - The employee's time management is not applicable.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like PA30 for maintaining HR master data) to change the time management status.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully update the time management status as needed.