How To Fix 72251 - Entry of no. of hours and symbol at the same time is not allowed

72251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Entry of no. of hours and symbol at the same time is not allowed

What causes this issue?

If you want to determine a lower limit or upper limit, you must enter
either a number of hours in the <zh>Min.</> (or <zh>Max.</>) field or a
symbol in the <zh>Symb.</> field.

How to fix this error?

Decide how you want to determine the lower and upper limits, and
specify either a number of hours or a symbolic value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72251 - Entry of no. of hours and symbol at the same time is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 72251, which states "Entry of no. of hours and symbol at the same time is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of time entry in SAP, particularly when using the time management or time recording functionalities. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the way time is being entered.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to enter both a specific number of hours and a symbol (such as "+" or "-") in the same time entry field. For example, if a user tries to enter "8+" or "4-" in a time entry field, the system will reject this input because it expects either a numeric value or a symbol, but not both simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the time entry fields where you are inputting data. Ensure that you are entering either a numeric value (e.g.,