How To Fix 54148 - Unit of measurement & is not a time unit

54148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Unit of measurement & is not a time unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54148 - Unit of measurement & is not a time unit ?

  The SAP error message 54148, which states "Unit of measurement & is not a time unit," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a unit of measurement that is not recognized as a valid time unit in the context of a time-related operation or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with time-related data in modules like SAP PM (Plant Maintenance), SAP PS (Project System), or SAP HR (Human Resources).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measurement: The unit of measurement being used is not defined as a time unit in the SAP system. For example, using units like "kg" (kilograms) or "m" (meters) instead of time units like "h" (hours), "min" (minutes), or "s" (seconds).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize certain units of measurement as time units.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect unit of measurement in a transaction