How To Fix 72240 - Quota &1 not set up for automatic transfer in Customizing

72240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Quota &1 not set up for automatic transfer in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72240 - Quota &1 not set up for automatic transfer in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message 72240, which states "Quota &1 not set up for automatic transfer in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with leave quotas or absence management.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically transfer a specific quota (e.g., vacation days, sick leave) because it has not been configured in the system's Customizing settings. The quota in question is not set up to allow for automatic transfers, which means that the system does not know how to handle the transfer of this quota from one period to another or from one employee to another.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the quota is properly configured in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing menu.
  
  
  
  Navigate to