How To Fix EARC062 - Time unit for day is not maintained in Customizing for ERP system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Time unit for day is not maintained in Customizing for ERP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC062 - Time unit for day is not maintained in Customizing for ERP system ?

  The SAP error message EARC062 indicates that there is an issue with the time unit for "day" not being maintained in the Customizing settings of the ERP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a time-related function or calculation that requires a definition for the time unit "day," but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the time unit "day" has not been defined or configured in the system's Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The relevant configuration settings were not set up during the initial system configuration.
  Changes were made to the configuration that inadvertently removed or altered the time unit settings.
  The system is missing necessary entries in the relevant tables that define time units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EARC062 error, you need to ensure that the time unit for "day" is properly maintained in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to the following path:
  SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics -> General -> Time Management -> Define Time Units
  
  Alternatively, you can search for "Define Time Units" in the Customizing menu.
  
  
  
  Check Time Unit Settings:
  
  Look for the entry related to the time unit "day."
  Ensure that it is defined correctly. If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry for the time unit "day."
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Entry:
  
  If the entry for "day" does not exist, create a new entry with the appropriate settings.
  If it exists but is incorrect, modify it to ensure it meets the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on time management and configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for Customizing and SE11 for checking table entries.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EARC062 error and ensure that the time unit for "day" is properly maintained in your SAP ERP system.