How To Fix 5D338 - You cannot enter any days if DZ-JJ (EP-YY) is not 3

5D338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 338

• Message text: You cannot enter any days if DZ-JJ (EP-YY) is not 3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D338 - You cannot enter any days if DZ-JJ (EP-YY) is not 3 ?

  The SAP error message 5D338, which states "You cannot enter any days if DZ-JJ (EP-YY) is not 3," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within the SAP system. This error is related to the configuration of the time evaluation or the way certain data is being processed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to enter days (such as leave days, absence days, etc.) in a time-related infotype (like IT2001, IT2006, etc.) when the value of the field DZ-JJ (which is often related to the year or a specific time period) is not set to 3. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration for the time evaluation or absence types may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may be trying to enter data in a way that is not allowed by the current settings or rules defined