How To Fix 54218 - Time constraint 'T' is not possible for infotype &1


54218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Time constraint 'T' is not possible for infotype &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    Time constraint 'T' should not be used for infotype &V1& because no
    table is entered in the 'Time Cnstr.Tab.' field (ZBTAB) of the
    Infotypes - Dialog/Database Assignment table (T777D)

    System Response

    This entry is not permitted.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the correct time constraint in the Infotype Characteristics
    (Customizing) table (T582A-ZEITB).

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54218 - Time constraint 'T' is not possible for infotype &1 ?
    The SAP error message 54218, which states "Time constraint 'T' is not possible for infotype &1," typically occurs in the context of maintaining infotypes in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the time constraint settings for the specified infotype.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by attempting to create or modify an infotype record with a time constraint that is not allowed for that specific infotype. In SAP, infotypes have different time constraints that dictate how records can overlap or be maintained. The time constraints are defined as follows: Time Constraint '1': Only one record can exist for the specified period. Time Constraint '2': Multiple records can exist, but they cannot overlap. Time Constraint '3': Multiple records can exist, and they can overlap. Time Constraint 'T': This is a special case that allows for certain types of records to be maintained in a specific way. When you receive

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