How To Fix 3F018 - Record & & & &: Maintain unit of time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Record & & & &: Maintain unit of time

What causes this issue?

The field 'time unit' could not be converted for the infotype record
specified. This is probably because the time unit used does not exist
in the new system.

System Response

Everything except for the field 'time unit' was converted in the
infotype record. This field was set to its initial value.

How to fix this error?

The upgrade can continue without any further problems.

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

The error does not have an adverse effect on the productive system.
Once you have upgraded infotype 1005 (Planned Compensation) and before
you use it, you should enter the time unit for the infotype record
specified in the error log manually. To do this, use the transaction
PP01. The following values are allowed:
1 monthly
2 semi-monthly
3 weekly
4 every two weeks
5 every four weeks
6 annually
7 quarterly
8 hourly
9 daily
A half-yearly

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F018 - Record & & & &: Maintain unit of time ?

  The SAP error message 3F018 ("Record & & & &: Maintain unit of time") typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording in SAP systems. This error indicates that a required unit of time has not been maintained for a specific record, which can lead to issues in processing time-related data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Time Unit Configuration: The time unit (e.g., hours, days) for a specific record or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to time management (like work schedules, employee records, etc.) may not have the necessary time unit maintained.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not be handling time units correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the section related to time management or the specific module you are working with (like HR, PM, etc.).
  Ensure that the required time units are defined and maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data records related to the transaction that triggered the error.
  Ensure that all necessary fields, including time units, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or CAT2 (Time Sheet) to check and maintain the relevant records.
  If applicable, check the configuration for work schedules using transaction SPRO.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles time units.
  Debug the program to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on maintaining time units in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for time management, such as PT60 (Time Evaluation) or PT61 (Time Management).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain time-related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 3F018 error in your SAP system.