How To Fix 5A131 - No valid time entry for this person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No valid time entry for this person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A131 - No valid time entry for this person ?

  The SAP error message 5A131: No valid time entry for this person typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid time entry for the specified employee for the period being processed. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Time Entries: The employee may not have any recorded time entries for the specified period.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation: The time evaluation process may not have been executed correctly, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or not associated with any valid time records.
  Time Management 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the time management module that prevent the system from recognizing valid time entries.
  Date Range Issues: The date range specified for the time evaluation may not align with the employee's active period or work schedule.
  
  Solutions:
  
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