How To Fix 72170 - Quota types have different characteristics for generating

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Quota types have different characteristics for generating

What causes this issue?

You want to use the generation rule to generate quota types that are
partly created by time evaluation and partly by online data entry. The
difference is based on the definition of the quota type.

System Response

This form of processing is not supported.

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment of the quota types.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72170 - Quota types have different characteristics for generating ?

  The SAP error message 72170, which states "Quota types have different characteristics for generating," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with absence quotas or leave management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration of quota types that are being used in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The quota types involved in the generation process have different characteristics or settings. For example, they may have different validity periods, accrual rules, or calculation methods.
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: Quota types may be incorrectly assigned to employees or groups, leading to conflicts in how they are processed.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the configuration of the quota types, such as absence types, accrual rules, or other related settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Quota Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the quota types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining quota types and check the characteristics of each quota type involved in the error.
  Ensure that the settings (such as accrual rules, validity periods, etc.) are consistent across the quota types.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of quota types to employees or groups. Ensure that the correct quota types are assigned and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristics:
  
  If you find discrepancies in the characteristics of the quota types, adjust them to ensure they are compatible. This may involve changing the validity periods, accrual methods, or other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the quota generation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on quota type configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Help:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and assignments, consider reaching out to an SAP HCM consultant or support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 72170.