How To Fix 69165 - Status not contained in table TZM37. Processing terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Status not contained in table TZM37. Processing terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69165 - Status not contained in table TZM37. Processing terminated ?

  The SAP error message "69165 Status not contained in table TZM37. Processing terminated" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Time Management module, particularly when dealing with time evaluation or time recording processes. This error indicates that the system encountered a status that is not defined in the relevant configuration table (TZM37), which is used to manage time evaluation statuses.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The status that the system is trying to process is not defined in the TZM37 table. This could happen if a custom status was created but not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of time evaluation or the status management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect entries in the time records or master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table TZM37: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of table TZM37. Ensure that the status in question is defined in this table.
  If the status is missing, you may need to add it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Time Evaluation Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Time Management (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections to check the status definitions and ensure they are correctly set up.
  Look for any custom developments or modifications that might have affected the standard configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Time Records:
  
  Review the time records that are being processed when the error occurs. Ensure that they are valid and do not contain any erroneous or unexpected statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time evaluation and status management for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE16 (Data Browser)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  TZM37 (Status Table for Time Evaluation)
  
  
  Modules: 
  
  Time Management (TM)
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.