How To Fix EL787 - For period category T you must enter either time basis or weekday


EL787 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

  • Message number: 787

  • Message text: For period category T you must enter either time basis or weekday

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have not specified a time basis (number of days) or a weekday, or
    you have specified both for period category T.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Either enter the number of days as a time basis or enter a weekday.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL787 - For period category T you must enter either time basis or weekday ?
    The SAP error message EL787 indicates that when working with period category "T" (which typically refers to time-based data), the system requires you to specify either a time basis or a weekday. This error often arises in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP.
    
    Cause: The error occurs because the system needs specific information to process time-related data correctly. For period category "T", it expects either: Time Basis: This could refer to a specific time frame or duration that needs to be defined. Weekday: This indicates a specific day of the week that is relevant to the time data being processed. If neither of these is provided, the system cannot proceed, resulting in the EL787 error.
    Solution: To resolve the EL787 error, you should take the following steps: Check Input Data: Review the data you are entering for the time-related transaction. Ensure that you have either specified a time basis or selected a weekday. Update Configuration:

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