How To Fix 72127 - & is not a valid time unit for seniority

72127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: & is not a valid time unit for seniority

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72127 - & is not a valid time unit for seniority ?

  The SAP error message 72127, which states that a specified time unit for seniority is not valid, typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the time unit you are trying to use for calculating seniority (such as days, months, or years) is not recognized or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Unit: The time unit specified in the configuration or during data entry is not valid. This could be due to a typo or using a unit that is not supported by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The time units may not be properly defined in the system settings or may not be activated for the specific application you are using.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect value or format when specifying the time unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the