Message type: E = Error
Message class: BT - Background processing messages
Message number: 286
Message text: Specify a workday
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BT286
- Specify a workday ?The SAP error message BT286 "Specify a workday" typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system requires a specific workday to be defined for a particular operation, such as scheduling, time evaluation, or reporting.
Cause: Missing Workday Definition: The system may not have a defined workday for the specified date or period. Incorrect Date Format: The date provided may not be in the correct format or may not correspond to a valid workday in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the work schedule or calendar settings in the system. User Input Error: The user may have forgotten to specify a workday or may have entered an invalid date.
Solution: Check Work Schedule: Ensure that the work schedule is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code SPRO). Specify a Valid Date: When prompted,
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