How To Fix 72185 - Please enter processing time for personnel calculation rule

72185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Please enter processing time for personnel calculation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72185 - Please enter processing time for personnel calculation rule ?

  The SAP error message 72185, "Please enter processing time for personnel calculation rule," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll processing. This error indicates that the system requires a processing time to be specified for a personnel calculation rule (PCR) but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Processing Time: The processing time for a specific PCR has not been defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The PCR may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the required processing time.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data entry in the payroll run, where the processing time is expected but not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PCR Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE02 (Maintain Personnel Calculation Rules).
  Locate the specific PCR that is causing