How To Fix 5Z124 - Time unit & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Time unit & is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You can only use special time units to specify the period after which
the premium rate can be set for the leave and sick pay premium
calculation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Using the input help, specify a time unit that is used for calculating
the leave and sick pay premium.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z124 - Time unit & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 5Z124, which states "Time unit & is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of time management or time evaluation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the time unit specified in a particular context (such as a time evaluation schema, absence type, or time recording) is not valid or not allowed in the system configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Time Unit: The time unit specified (e.g., hours, days, minutes) is not recognized by the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The time unit may not be defined in the relevant configuration settings, such as in the time management settings or the specific infotype.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the time units correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the infotype or during time recording can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the time units are correctly defined and allowed for the specific context you are working with.
  Ensure that the time unit is included in the time management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Time Evaluation Schema:
  
  If the error occurs during time evaluation, check the time evaluation schema to ensure that the time units used are valid and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Infotype Data:
  
  Review the data entered in the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 2001 for absences) to ensure that the time unit is correctly specified and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid time units and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the invalid time unit is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check and correct the data.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 2001 (Absences), 2002 (Attendances), and others that may be related to time management.
  Time Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration paths in SPRO related to time management can help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5Z124.