How To Fix HRSEN00318 - The defined combination &2 for time spec. type &1 cannot be interpreted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSEN00 - Calculation of Time Specifications

• Message number: 318

• Message text: The defined combination &2 for time spec. type &1 cannot be interpreted

What causes this issue?

A combination of <DS:DE.PSEN_ADDIN>imputation</> and
<DS:DE.PSEN_VALID>period/key date entry</> has been selected in table
T525T (<LS>Time Specification Type for Employment Period Calculation
</>) for time specification type &V1&. However, this is not a valid
selection. This may occur if, for example, an invalid enhancement has
been made to the domains PSEN_ADDIN (<LS>Input permissibility of
imputation period/factor</>) and PSEN_VALID (<LS>Indicator: Period is
interval/key date</>).
The combination of both definitions determines whether the system
generates a period, a weighted period, or a
<DS:GLOS.370AFA4DF4D47278E10000009B38F9B7>date-based duration</> from
the employee data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether you have made enhancements to the PSEN_ADDIN and
PSEN_VALID domains or whether you have changed the function modules in
the function group HRSEN00SEL_RULE_EVALUATION.
If this is not the case, contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSEN00318 - The defined combination &2 for time spec. type &1 cannot be interpreted ?

  The SAP error message HRSEN00318 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of time specifications in the system. Specifically, it means that the defined combination for a time specification type cannot be interpreted, which usually points to a mismatch or an incorrect setup in the time management configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The time specification type (e.g., work schedule, absence type) may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant tables that define the relationship between time specification types and their combinations.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the time specification type or its combinations.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or interpret the specified combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the time specification type in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary combinations are defined correctly.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) for Time Management.
  Verify the settings for the time specification type and ensure that the combinations are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data related to the time specification type. Ensure that all required entries are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or transaction codes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the time specification type and its combinations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the time specification type in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRSEN00318 error message in SAP.