How To Fix FTOE_CORE066 - At least one target quota type must exist with assigned time pattern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: At least one target quota type must exist with assigned time pattern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE066 - At least one target quota type must exist with assigned time pattern ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE066 indicates that there is an issue related to quota types in the Time Management module. Specifically, it means that at least one target quota type must exist with an assigned time pattern for the system to process the request successfully.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Missing Quota Type: There is no quota type defined for the employee or the specific time management configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The quota type exists, but it is not properly configured with a time pattern.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Quota Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Time Management in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area where quota types are defined (usually under SPRO > Personnel Management > Time Management > Time Evaluation > Define Quota Types).
  Ensure that the required quota types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Time Patterns:
  
  For each quota type, check if a time pattern is assigned.
  If not, assign a valid time pattern to the quota type. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the quota types.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the correct quota types are assigned to the employee.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Check Time Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the overall time management configuration is set up correctly, including any related settings that might affect quota types and time patterns.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (for employee data), and PT60 (for time evaluation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring time management and quota types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 error message FTOE_CORE066 and ensure that the necessary quota types and time patterns are correctly configured in your SAP system.