How To Fix HRPIQ001012 - Enter a value for contact hours

HRPIQ001012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ001 - Messages for General Use (Function-Independent)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a value for contact hours

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HRPIQ001012 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ001012, which states "Enter a value for contact hours," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee training or educational programs. This error indicates that a required field for "contact hours" has not been filled in, which is necessary for processing the relevant data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a value in the "Contact Hours" field when creating or updating a training event or educational program.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require contact hours to be filled in for certain types of training or events.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may overlook this field or may not be aware that it is mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Contact Hours: The immediate solution is to navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred and enter a valid number in the "Contact