How To Fix CATSXT146 - Records for a task counter (TASKCOUNTER) must have the same date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Records for a task counter (TASKCOUNTER) must have the same date

What causes this issue?

All of the data records for a common task counter (<ZK>TASKCOUNTER</>)
make up a task (they are its components). In addition, the data records
general data, and particularly the date (
<ZK>WORKDATE</>) must match up.

System Response

There are data records for the task counter &V1& that have a different
date. The data is thus inconsistent and cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Find out the cause of the error and correct the data by ensuring that
all the data records for a task counter have the same date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT146 - Records for a task counter (TASKCOUNTER) must have the same date ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT146 indicates that there is an issue with the time recording entries in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. Specifically, it means that the records for a task counter (TASKCOUNTER) must have the same date, which suggests that there are multiple entries for the same task counter that are recorded on different dates.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Dates: The primary cause of this error is that there are time entries for the same task counter that have been recorded on different dates. In CATS, each task counter should only have entries for a single date to maintain consistency.
  Data Entry Errors: This can occur due to manual data entry errors where users inadvertently enter time for the same task counter on different dates.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the CATS module that enforce this rule, leading to the error when the entries do not comply.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Time Entries: Check the time entries associated with the specific task counter. Identify any entries that have different dates.
  Correct the Entries: 
  
  If you find entries with different dates, you will need to either delete or adjust them so that all entries for that task counter are on the same date.
  If the entries are meant to be on different dates, consider using different task counters for those entries.
  
  
  Re-enter Data: After correcting the entries, re-enter the time data as necessary to ensure that they comply with the requirement of having the same date for the task counter.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to proceed, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on handling time entries in CATS.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CATS Module: The Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) is used in SAP for recording and managing time data across various applications.
  Task Counter: A task counter is a unique identifier for a specific task or project that is used to track time entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter time data in CATS to minimize the occurrence of such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CATSXT146 error and ensure that your time entries are correctly recorded in SAP.