How To Fix 72206 - Enter the quota type

72206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Enter the quota type

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must either make an entry in the <LS>Quota type</> and
<LS>Att./abs. grpg cntg</> fields, or in the <LS>Counting rule</>
field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72206 - Enter the quota type ?

  The SAP error message 72206, which states "Enter the quota type," typically occurs in the context of managing employee leave quotas or absence management in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a quota type to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Quota Type: The user did not enter a quota type when trying to create or modify an absence record or quota.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the absence management module, where the quota types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant employee groups.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required field or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Quota Type:
  
  When prompted with the error, ensure that you enter a valid quota type in the relevant field. This is