How To Fix 72268 - Enter a time type

72268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Enter a time type

What causes this issue?

You want to multiply the accrual entitlement by a day or period
balance. However, you have not specified the time type that contains
the relevant balance.

System Response

The generation rule cannot be saved because it is incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Enter a time type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72268 - Enter a time type ?

  The SAP error message 72268, which states "Enter a time type," typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a time type to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a time type in the relevant field when trying to record time or create a time entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of time types in the system, such as missing or incorrectly defined time types.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or enter time types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Time Type: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid time type in the required field. Check the documentation or consult with your HR or time management team to understand which