How To Fix HRPIQ00CONFERQ004 - Enter a unit for the number of periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00CONFERQ - Messages for Qualification Conferment

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a unit for the number of periods

What causes this issue?

You have entered the number of periods but no unit.

System Response

The qualification cannot be conferred.

How to fix this error?

Enter a unit. Permissible units are <ZH>academic years</> and
<ZH>academic sessions</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00CONFERQ004 - Enter a unit for the number of periods ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00CONFERQ004 ("Enter a unit for the number of periods") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to employee qualifications or training events. This error indicates that a required field for specifying the unit of time (e.g., days, months, years) for a certain number of periods has not been filled in.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Unit of Time: The user has entered a numeric value for the number of periods but has not specified the unit (e.g., days, months, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the units of time for the specific infotype or transaction being used.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the field or made a mistake while entering data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure that you have filled in both the number of periods and the corresponding unit of time.
  Look for a dropdown or selection box that allows you to specify the unit (e.g., days, months, etc.) and make sure it is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings for the relevant infotype or module to ensure that the units of time are correctly defined and available for selection.
  Consult with your SAP HCM administrator or technical team if you suspect a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific infotype or transaction to understand the required fields and their formats.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or guidance on how to correctly enter data in the relevant screens.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: This error is often related to specific infotypes in SAP HCM, such as those dealing with qualifications, training, or employee development.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify the relevant infotypes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete your data entry in SAP.