How To Fix 72175 - Set breaks using time interval or hours

72175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Set breaks using time interval or hours

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72175 - Set breaks using time interval or hours ?

  The SAP error message 72175, which states "Set breaks using time interval or hours," typically occurs in the context of time management or attendance management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with work schedules or time evaluation.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an issue with how breaks are defined in the work schedule or when the system expects breaks to be set in a specific format (either as a time interval or in hours). Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Break Configuration: The breaks may not be configured correctly in the work schedule.
  Missing Break Definitions: The system may not have the necessary break definitions set up in the relevant infotypes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for breaks, such as overlapping times or incorrect formats.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered break times incorrectly or in an unsupported format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following