How To Fix 72112 - No text for time event type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 112

• Message text: No text for time event type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72112 - No text for time event type &1 ?

  The SAP error message "72112 No text for time event type &1" typically indicates that there is a missing text description for a specific time event type in the SAP system. This error can occur in various modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Time Management, where time event types are used to record and manage employee time data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to reference a time event type (denoted by &1) that does not have an associated text description in the system.
  Configuration Issues: It may also arise from incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the time management module.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text for the time event type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Event Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time event types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for Time Management and check the configuration for the specific time event type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a text description is provided for the time event type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text for Time Event Type:
  
  Use Transaction code OOVT (or navigate through the IMG) to maintain the text for the time event type.
  Enter the time event type code and provide the necessary text description.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including texts, were included.
  If not, you may need to manually add the missing text in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the time event types and their texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring time event types and their texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  OOVT - Maintain Texts for Time Event Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing text for the time event type, you should be able to resolve the error message 72112.