How To Fix 72153 - Inconsistent entries for time unit of deduction rule &

72153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Inconsistent entries for time unit of deduction rule &

What causes this issue?

A deduction rule must have the same time unit for all validity periods.
However, the rule currently being changed is assigned a different time
unit than an existing rule.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the time unit of the current deduction rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72153 - Inconsistent entries for time unit of deduction rule & ?

  The SAP error message 72153, which states "Inconsistent entries for time unit of deduction rule," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of deduction rules related to time units.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The deduction rules may have been configured with different time units (e.g., hours, days, etc.) that do not match the expected or required time unit for processing.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data or payroll data may have entries that do not align with the defined deduction rules.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll or time management modules, they may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been correctly aligned with the current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Deduction Rules: Check the configuration of the deduction rules in the SAP system.