How To Fix CATSXT054 - Service number & in derivation & & & is invalid

CATSXT054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Service number & in derivation & & & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT054 - Service number & in derivation & & & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT054 indicates that there is an issue with the service number in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid service number for the specified derivation in the time sheet entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Service Number: The service number entered does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The service number may not be assigned to the relevant project or task.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the service number.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the service number or related fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Service Number: Check if the service number entered is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking the service number in the appropriate table.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the service