How To Fix 72016 - No definition of time evaluation error &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No definition of time evaluation error &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72016 - No definition of time evaluation error & ?

  The SAP error message "72016 No definition of time evaluation" typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid configuration for time evaluation for the specified personnel number or organizational unit.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Time Evaluation Schema: The time evaluation schema may not be defined for the employee or the organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for time evaluation may be incomplete or incorrect in the system.
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may not be correctly set up in the system, or it may not have the necessary time management data.
  Absence of Time Management Data: The employee may not have any time management data (e.g., absence types, work schedules) defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the time evaluation data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PT01 (Time Evaluation Schema) and verify that the time evaluation schema is correctly defined for the relevant personnel area and employee group.
  Ensure that the schema is assigned to the relevant employee.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's master data. Ensure that the employee has the necessary time management data, such as work schedules and absence types.
  Check if the employee is assigned to the correct personnel area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Time Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Personnel Management > Time Management > Time Evaluation to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the time evaluation has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the time evaluation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PT60 (Time Evaluation), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to time management and time evaluation for a deeper understanding of the configuration and processes involved.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.