How To Fix 5V159 - The value of Except. Mean Working Hours must not exceed 48 hours.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The value of Except. Mean Working Hours must not exceed 48 hours.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V159 - The value of Except. Mean Working Hours must not exceed 48 hours. ?

  The SAP error message 5V159, which states "The value of Except. Mean Working Hours must not exceed 48 hours," typically occurs in the context of time management or work schedule configuration within SAP. This error indicates that the exception mean working hours defined for a particular employee or work schedule exceeds the legal or configured limit of 48 hours.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The exception mean working hours for a specific employee or work schedule have been set incorrectly, exceeding the maximum allowed limit of 48 hours.
  Employee Group Settings: The employee group or type may have specific working hour regulations that are being violated.
  Collective Agreements: There may be collective agreements or labor laws in place that restrict working hours, and the configuration does not comply with these regulations.
  Time Evaluation Settings: The time evaluation settings in SAP may not be correctly configured to handle exceptions or overtime.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for working hours in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining working time models and check the exception mean working hours settings.
  Ensure that the values do not exceed 48 hours.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Records:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to see if the exception mean working hours are set correctly.
  If necessary, adjust the values to comply with the 48-hour limit.
  
  
  
  Check Collective Agreements:
  
  Review any applicable collective agreements or labor laws that may impose restrictions on working hours.
  Ensure that the SAP configuration aligns with these agreements.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your HR or payroll department to ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test run of the time evaluation to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Compliance: It's important to ensure that your SAP configuration complies with local labor laws and regulations regarding working hours.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring working hours and handling exceptions.
  Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring compliance with working hour regulations, you should be able to resolve the error message 5V159 effectively.