How To Fix HRHCP00_COLLECTION077 - Unit &1 is not a time unit; unit will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHCP00_COLLECTION - Messages About Collecting Personnel Cost Planning Data

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Unit &1 is not a time unit; unit will be deleted

What causes this issue?

A number with unit &V1& is contained in the cost items from the payroll
results. This unit is not assigned to a time unit.

System Response

The system deletes the data record, unit, and number. These are no
longer available for further processing.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION077 - Unit &1 is not a time unit; unit will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRHCP00_COLLECTION077 indicates that there is an issue with a time unit in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Time Management. Specifically, the message states that the unit specified (denoted as &1) is not recognized as a valid time unit, and as a result, it will be deleted from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Unit: The specified time unit does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly. This could happen if the unit was manually entered and does not match any of the predefined time units in SAP.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the time management settings where the time unit is not properly set up or has been removed.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an incorrect or unsupported time unit in a time-related infotype or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time management in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section where time units are defined and ensure that the unit in question is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the infotype or data entry where the error occurred. Ensure that the time unit is valid and matches one of the predefined units in the system.
  If necessary, correct the entry to use a valid time unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the valid time units and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant functionality to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Time Units in SAP: Common time units in SAP include hours, days, weeks, etc. Each unit has specific codes that must be used in the system.
  Infotypes: In HCM, various infotypes (like IT2001 for absence, IT2002 for attendances) may require specific time units. Ensure that the infotypes are correctly configured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PT60 (Time Evaluation) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the time units in your SAP system are correctly configured and utilized.