How To Fix HCM_CATS_TS_MSG021 - Work Location Code &1 doesn't exist or it is not valid

HCM_CATS_TS_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCM_CATS_TS_MSG - Message Class for Tetris Based Time Sheet

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Work Location Code &1 doesn't exist or it is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCM_CATS_TS_MSG021 - Work Location Code &1 doesn't exist or it is not valid ?

  The SAP error message HCM_CATS_TS_MSG021 indicates that the work location code specified in the system does not exist or is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) or when entering time data for employees.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Work Location Code: The work location code entered does not match any existing codes in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The work location may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the work location code entered by the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the work location data.
  Transport Issues: If the work location was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the environment being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Work Location Code:
  
  Check the work location code entered for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the code is correctly formatted and matches the expected format in the