How To Fix 53017 - No persons were specified for time leveling

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No persons were specified for time leveling

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to start time levelling and have either not entered
the personnel and group numbers, or have entered a group number
which has not been assigned.

System Response

The system cannot start time levelling.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53017 - No persons were specified for time leveling ?

  The SAP error message 53017, "No persons were specified for time leveling," typically occurs in the context of project management and resource leveling in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find any resources (persons) assigned to the project or task that you are trying to level.
  Cause:
  
  No Resources Assigned: The project or task does not have any resources (persons) assigned to it.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the project or task may not be configured correctly to allow for resource leveling.
  Resource Availability: The resources that are supposed to be assigned may not be available or may not have been defined in the system.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of assigned resources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Assignment:
  
  Go to the project or task in question and verify that resources (persons) are indeed assigned. You can do this in the Project System (PS) module by checking the relevant project or task details.
  
  
  
  Assign Resources:
  
  If no resources are assigned, you need to assign the appropriate personnel to the project or task. This can be done through the project planning screens.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Ensure that the project settings allow for resource leveling. Check the configuration settings in the project management module.
  
  
  
  Check Resource Availability:
  
  Make sure that the resources you want to assign are available and have the necessary qualifications and capacities to be assigned to the project.
  
  
  
  Re-run Time Leveling:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to run the time leveling process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) for managing project resources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on resource leveling and project management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign resources and perform time leveling in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.