How To Fix 5U421 - Text for time units & has not been defined (check entry)

5U421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Text for time units & has not been defined (check entry)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check that this Time/measurement unit is defined in view
Time/Measurement unit (V_T538A).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U421 - Text for time units & has not been defined (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message 5U421 indicates that there is an issue with the time units being used in a particular transaction or configuration. Specifically, the message states that the text for the specified time units has not been defined, which means that the system cannot recognize or process the time unit you are trying to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The time unit you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Entry: The time unit entered may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be properly configured to handle the time units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where time units are defined (e.g., under Time Management or related modules).
  Ensure that the time unit you