How To Fix CATSXT102 - Please release working time data with status '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Please release working time data with status '&1'

What causes this issue?

This working time data was last changed &V2& days ago and still has
status '&V1&'.

How to fix this error?

Check the data to see if it is complete, finish processing, and release
the data for approval or further processing in the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT102 - Please release working time data with status '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT102 typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is an attempt to process or release working time data that is not in the correct status. The message indicates that the working time data you are trying to release has a status that prevents it from being processed.
  Cause:
  The error message CATSXT102 is triggered when:
  
  The working time data you are trying to release is not in a status that allows for release. This could mean that the data is still in a draft status or has not been approved yet.
  There may be missing or incorrect entries in the time sheet that need to be corrected before the data can be released.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the time data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CATSXT102 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Time Data:
  
  Navigate to the time sheet entry in question and check its current status. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for release (e.g., "Ready for Release" or "Approved").
  
  
  
  Correct Any Issues:
  
  If the time data is in a draft status, complete the necessary entries and save the time sheet.
  If there are any errors or missing entries, correct them before attempting to release the data again.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to release the time data. If you do not have the required authorizations, contact your SAP administrator or HR department to obtain the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to CATS for more detailed information on the status codes and their meanings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the status and correcting any errors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CAT2 (Time Sheet: Maintain) to view and edit time entries.
  Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the different status codes used in CATS to better understand the workflow and processing of time data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the CATSXT102 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.