How To Fix HRSFEC_TIM018 - A technical error has occurred while reading time data. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_TIM - Messages for time data replication processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: A technical error has occurred while reading time data. See long text.

What causes this issue?

A technical error has occurred while reading time data.

System Response

Time data records might have been changed manually or deleted
incorrectly. The time data records can't be found on the database, but
corresponding references are still stored in the reference table
<ZH>HRSFEC_D_REFMAP</>.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator. The records in the reference
table HRSFEC_D_REFMAP need to be adapted according to the changes made
in time data:
Please adapt all entries in table HRSFEC_D_REFMAP that have been changed
for the corresponding key in time data tables like PA2001 and PA2010.
Please delete all entries in table HRSFEC_D_REFMAP that can no longer be
found for the corresponding key in time data tables like PA2001 and
PA2010.
Table HRSFEC_D_REFMAP contains the PSKEY of each record, for example,
for fields PERNR, INFTY, SUBTY, ENDDA, BEGDA, and SEQNR.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM018 - A technical error has occurred while reading time data. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM018 indicates that there is a technical error occurring while the system is trying to read time data. This error can arise from various underlying issues, and resolving it typically involves a few steps to diagnose and fix the problem.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted time data in the database that the system is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the time data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the time management module could lead to this error.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may fail to retrieve data properly.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access time data.
  Review Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings in the time management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify and correct any corrupted time data.
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and check for any bottlenecks that may be affecting data retrieval.
  SAP Notes and Patches: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address this specific error. Applying the latest patches may resolve known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you can debug the program to identify the exact point of failure.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The error message may have a long text associated with it that provides additional context or specific details about the error. You can view this by clicking on the message in the SAP GUI.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to help diagnose the issue.
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that may provide more insight into the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRSFEC_TIM018 error and implement a solution.