How To Fix 3I138 - Number of daily hours must be equal or lower than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Number of daily hours must be equal or lower than &

What causes this issue?

The number of daily overtime hours that you inserted is higher than the
upper limit set in the <LS>Working time account - hour limit day</>
constant (<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDSKON_DHLIMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA19_0VVV>DHLIM</>).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Insert a number of hours equal or lower than the limit &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I138 - Number of daily hours must be equal or lower than & ?

  The SAP error message 3I138, which states "Number of daily hours must be equal or lower than &," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within SAP. This error indicates that the number of hours entered for a particular employee or work schedule exceeds the maximum allowed limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of daily working hours is defined in the system configuration. If the entered hours exceed this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's work schedule or contract may specify a maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day.
  Time Entry: When entering time data (e.g., in time sheets or attendance records), if the total hours exceed the configured limit, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for work schedules in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" > "Time Management" > "Work Schedules").
  Verify the maximum daily hours set for the relevant work schedule or employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) to ensure that the work schedule assigned to the employee is correct and that it aligns with the expected daily hours.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Entries:
  
  If the error occurs during time entry, review the hours entered for the specific day. Ensure that the total does not exceed the allowed limit.
  If necessary, adjust the time entries to comply with the maximum daily hours.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct limits or configurations, consult with your HR or payroll department, as they may have specific policies or configurations in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on time management and work schedule configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify employee data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.