How To Fix CATS_ESA_PROXY010 - TimeRecordingCompletionRule is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ESA_PROXY - Messages for CATS proxies

• Message number: 010

• Message text: TimeRecordingCompletionRule is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ESA_PROXY010 - TimeRecordingCompletionRule is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ESA_PROXY010 indicates that the TimeRecordingCompletionRule is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is an issue with the configuration or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The Time Recording Completion Rule may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the criteria defined by the Time Recording Completion Rule. This could include invalid employee records, project codes, or time entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the time recording rules.
  System Updates: If there have been recent updates or changes to the system, it may have affected the existing configurations or rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for CATS and verify the configuration of the Time Recording Completion Rules.
  Ensure that the rules are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the time entries that are being processed when the error occurs.
  Check for any inconsistencies or invalid data that may not comply with the defined rules.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the Time Recording Completion Rules.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CATS and Time Recording Completion Rules for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help documentation for CATS to understand the configuration and usage of Time Recording Completion Rules.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.