How To Fix 72124 - Please specify the length of working week & in days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Please specify the length of working week & in days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72124 - Please specify the length of working week & in days ?

  The SAP error message 72124, which states "Please specify the length of working week & in days," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system requires a definition of the working week length for a specific configuration or employee group.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  The system is configured to require a specification of the working week length, but it has not been defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  The employee's work schedule or the organizational unit does not have a defined working week length.
  There may be missing or incomplete entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0007 - Planned Working Time).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define Working Time.
  
  
  Ensure that the working week length is defined for the relevant work schedule or employee group.
  
  
  
  Maintain Employee Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's infotypes.
  Specifically, check Infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time) to ensure that the working week length is specified.
  If it is missing, you can create or update the infotype with the correct working week length.
  
  
  
  Check Work Schedule:
  
  Ensure that the work schedule assigned to the employee or organizational unit has a defined working week length.
  You can check this in the work schedule configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for guidance on how to set up working time configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Infotype 0007 is particularly relevant for defining working time.
  Work Schedule: A work schedule defines the working hours and days for employees and is crucial for payroll and time management processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 72124 and ensure that the working week length is properly defined in your SAP system.