How To Fix 5M651 - SATS &2 needs more than 8 and TIMER &3 more than 6 characters for WT &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 651

• Message text: SATS &2 needs more than 8 and TIMER &3 more than 6 characters for WT &1

What causes this issue?

You have created a wage type that should be sent to PBS. This wage type
&1 contains amounts for the PBS fields SATS/BEL+B and TIMER/ENHEDER,
which are both too big to fit into the relevant PBS forms.

System Response

The system rejects the employee as such a transaction cannot be split
correctly and sent to PBS.

How to fix this error?

Check if the values are correct. If this is the case, you must split
the amounts into two (SAP) wage types. If required, you can use the
same PBS wage type, but on the SAP side of things the amounts must be
split so that they fit in the format.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M651 - SATS &2 needs more than 8 and TIMER &3 more than 6 characters for WT &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5M651 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the SATS (Service and Time Sheet) and TIMER fields in the context of a Work Ticket (WT). Specifically, the error states that the SATS field requires more than 8 characters, and the TIMER field requires more than 6 characters for the specified Work Ticket.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Restrictions: The error arises because the values being entered for the SATS and TIMER fields do not meet the minimum character length requirements. The SATS field must have more than 8 characters, and the TIMER field must have more than 6 characters.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have entered values that are too short for these fields, either due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required format.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings that defines the expected lengths for these fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being entered for the SATS and TIMER fields. Ensure that the SATS value is more than 8 characters long and the TIMER value is more than 6 characters long.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent users from entering values that do not meet the required lengths.
  Configuration Review: If the error persists, review the configuration settings for the SATS and TIMER fields in the SAP system. Ensure that the field lengths are correctly defined according to business requirements.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the correct format and requirements for entering data into these fields to minimize future errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on field length requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP PM, SAP PS) to understand the context of the SATS and TIMER fields.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the character length requirements and ensuring proper data entry practices, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M651 effectively.