How To Fix HRPSGB_ME151 - Working Time Directive: Check Switch MUST be 'X' active or 'W' warning

HRPSGB_ME151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Working Time Directive: Check Switch MUST be 'X' active or 'W' warning

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HRPSGB_ME151 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME151 indicates an issue related to the Working Time Directive (WTD) configuration in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error typically arises when the system checks the configuration settings for the Working Time Directive and finds that the switch is not set correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the configuration for the Working Time Directive switch is not set to either 'X' (active) or 'W' (warning). This switch is crucial for determining how the system should handle compliance with the Working Time Directive regulations. If the switch is not set correctly, the system cannot process the working time data as expected, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and update the configuration settings for the Working Time Directive switch in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following