How To Fix 53004 - Specify time ticket type for default values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Specify time ticket type for default values

What causes this issue?

As you can define separate default values for each time ticket type,
you must specify a time ticket type.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53004 - Specify time ticket type for default values ?

  The SAP error message 53004, "Specify time ticket type for default values," typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording in SAP systems, particularly when working with time tickets in modules like SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific time ticket type to be defined for default values, but it has not been specified. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The time ticket type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that define the relationship between time ticket types and default values.
  User Settings: The user profile or settings may not have the necessary time ticket type defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time management in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining time ticket types and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Define Time Ticket Types:
  
  Ensure that the time ticket types are defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Look for the path: Time Management > Time Recording > Define Time Ticket Types.
  
  
  
  Assign Default Values:
  
  Make sure that default values are assigned to the time ticket types. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you define the time ticket types.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct time ticket type is assigned to the user. This can be done in the user master record (Transaction code: SU01).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the time recording process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SU01 (for user management), and others related to time management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring time management and time ticket types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 53004 and ensure that the time ticket types are correctly specified in your SAP system.