How To Fix 5U688 - Unexpected time unit in enrollment day while calculating termination date

5U688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Unexpected time unit in enrollment day while calculating termination date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U688 - Unexpected time unit in enrollment day while calculating termination date ?

  The SAP error message 5U688, which states "Unexpected time unit in enrollment day while calculating termination date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management within the SAP system. This error is related to the calculation of termination dates for employees, particularly when there are issues with the time units defined in the employee's enrollment or contract details.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Time Unit Configuration: The error often arises when the time unit specified for an employee's enrollment or contract is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a mismatch between the expected time units (e.g., days, months, years) and what is actually configured in the employee's records.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the employee's master data, particularly in the infotypes related to employment, such as infotype 0000 (Actions) or infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or