How To Fix 5A125 - Hours entered are too high

5A125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Hours entered are too high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A125 - Hours entered are too high ?

  The SAP error message 5A125 ("Hours entered are too high") typically occurs in the context of time entry or time management within SAP, particularly when users are trying to record working hours that exceed predefined limits. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Project System (PS).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Maximum Allowed Hours: The most common cause of this error is that the number of hours entered for a particular time period exceeds the maximum allowed hours set in the system. This limit can be defined in various configurations, such as work schedules, project definitions, or employee contracts.
  
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: Users may inadvertently enter incorrect values, such as entering hours for a day that exceed the standard working hours.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The error may also arise from specific configuration settings in the system that define maximum allowable hours for different types of work or projects.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Entry: Review