How To Fix 3I139 - Number of annual 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: 139

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

What causes this issue?

The number of annual overtime hours that you inserted is higher than the
upper limit set in the <LS>Working time account - hour limit year</>
constant (<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDSKON_AHLIMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA19_0VVV>AHLIM</>).

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I139 - Number of annual hours must be equal or lower than & ?

  The SAP error message 3I139, which states "Number of annual hours must be equal or lower than &," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within the SAP system. This error indicates that the number of annual hours defined for a specific employee or position exceeds the maximum allowed value set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of annual hours is defined in the system configuration. If the employee's or position's annual hours exceed this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an incorrect entry when inputting the annual hours for an employee or position.
  Collective Agreements: The error may arise due to specific collective agreements or labor contracts that define maximum working hours.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine the maximum allowed annual hours. This can typically be found in the time management or personnel administration settings.
  Adjust Employee Data: If the employee's annual hours are incorrectly entered, correct the data to ensure it is within the allowed limit.
  Consult with HR: If the hours are correct based on the employee's contract or collective agreement, consult with the HR department to verify if there are any exceptions or adjustments that need to be made in the system.
  Update Collective Agreements: If the error is due to changes in collective agreements, ensure that the system is updated to reflect these changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like PA30 for personnel administration) to view or edit employee data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring annual hours and understanding the implications of collective agreements.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3I139 and ensure that the annual hours for employees are correctly configured within the SAP system.