How To Fix GHO_DEFERMENT_BO053 - Effect duration calculated is 0; invalid case

GHO_DEFERMENT_BO053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_DEFERMENT_BO - Deferment BO message class

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Effect duration calculated is 0; invalid case

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GHO_DEFERMENT_BO053 - Details

• The SAP error message GHO_DEFERMENT_BO053, which states "Effect duration calculated is 0; invalid case," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Health and Safety (H&S) or SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) modules. This error indicates that the system has attempted to calculate a duration for a specific effect (such as a deferment or suspension) but has returned a value of zero, which is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The most common cause is that the necessary data for calculating the effect duration is either missing or incorrectly entered. This could include dates, times, or other relevant parameters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that govern how effect durations are calculated.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for a valid duration based on the current data.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs or issues in the