How To Fix 5U683 - Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating eligibility date

5U683 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating eligibility date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U683 - Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating eligibility date ?

  The SAP error message 5U683 ("Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating eligibility date") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing, particularly when dealing with eligibility dates for benefits or other entitlements.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The time unit specified in the waiting period configuration may not be recognized or is incorrectly set up in the system. For example, if the system expects a certain time unit (like days, months, or years) and receives an unexpected value, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the employee's master data or in the configuration settings related to eligibility criteria.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate eligibility calculations, they may not handle time units correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration