How To Fix 5U687 - Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating termination date

5U687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 687

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U687 - Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating termination date ?

  The SAP error message 5U687 ("Unexpected time unit in waiting period while calculating termination date") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system encounters an unexpected or invalid time unit while trying to calculate a termination date for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The time unit specified in the waiting period configuration may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entered in the employee's master data or in the relevant infotypes.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard calculation logic.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing, leading to the inability to calculate the termination date correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the waiting period in