How To Fix 5A287 - Relevant time constraint for & & & is not equal to 3

5A287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Relevant time constraint for & & & is not equal to 3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A287 - Relevant time constraint for & & & is not equal to 3 ?

  The SAP error message 5A287 indicates that there is an issue with the relevant time constraint for a specific object (represented by the placeholders & & &). This error typically arises in the context of time management or scheduling within SAP, particularly when dealing with work schedules, time evaluation, or personnel planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the relevant time constraint for the specified object does not meet the expected value of 3. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The time constraint settings for the object in question may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the employee or object, such as incorrect time management settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Time Evaluation: The time evaluation process may not have been executed correctly, leading to discrepancies in the time constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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