How To Fix 54279 - Enter a number to specify the increment for each step

54279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Enter a number to specify the increment for each step

What causes this issue?

You have not entered anything in the <LS>Increment per step</> field.

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?

Enter an integer in <LS>Increment per step</>.

How can this happen?

To create the new wage types 1000, 1010, 1020, ..., 1080, make the
following entries:
<LS>1000</> in <LS>Wage type starts at</>
<LS>9</> in <LS>Number of wage types</>
<LS>10</> in <LS>Increment per step</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54279 - Enter a number to specify the increment for each step ?

  The SAP error message 54279, which states "Enter a number to specify the increment for each step," typically occurs in scenarios where a numeric input is expected, but the system does not receive a valid number. This error is often encountered in transaction codes or processes that involve step increments, such as in planning, scheduling, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a value in the field that requires a numeric increment.
  Invalid Input: The input provided is not a valid number (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Field Configuration: The field may be incorrectly configured or not set up to accept the expected input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Field: Ensure that you are entering a valid numeric value in the specified field. The value should be a whole number or decimal, depending on the requirement.
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure what value to enter, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or help files for