How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI171 - Valid Start/EndTime cannot be 00:00:00; it is set by default to 00:00:01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Valid Start/EndTime cannot be 00:00:00; it is set by default to 00:00:01

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI171 - Valid Start/EndTime cannot be 00:00:00; it is set by default to 00:00:01 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI171 indicates that there is an issue with the time settings in a particular allocation or scheduling process. Specifically, the error states that the valid start and end times cannot be set to 00:00:00, which is the default time value. Instead, they must be set to a valid time that is greater than 00:00:00.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Time Setting: The system is trying to use the default time of 00:00:00 for either the start or end time, which is not acceptable in the context of the operation being performed.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered 00:00:00 for the start or end time in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration setting in the system that is causing the default time to be set incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Inputs: Review the input fields for the start and end times in the relevant transaction or screen. Ensure that both