How To Fix CATS_MA_TSHEET003 - Enter hours in the format hh.mm


CATS_MA_TSHEET003 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CATS_MA_TSHEET - Messages for the CATS MiniApp

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: Enter hours in the format hh.mm

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_MA_TSHEET003 - Enter hours in the format hh.mm ?
    The SAP error message CATS_MA_TSHEET003 indicates that the system expects the time entry to be in a specific format, which is hh.mm (hours and minutes). This error typically occurs when users are entering time data in the CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) module, and the input does not conform to the required format.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Format: The user may have entered the hours in a format that is not recognized by the system, such as using a colon (:) instead of a dot (.) or entering the time in a different format (e.g., "2:30" instead of "2.30"). Invalid Values: The entered values may exceed the valid range (e.g., entering "25.00" for hours). Leading Zeros: The format may not accept leading zeros (e.g., "01.30" might be rejected).
    Solution: Correct Format: Ensure that the time is entered in the correct format of hh.mm. For example: For 2 hours and 30 minutes, enter 2.30. For 1 hour, enter 1.00. For 0 hours and

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