How To Fix HRTB01019 - Invalid cycle type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTB01 - Messages for Ticket Benefit

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Invalid cycle type

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the ticket cycle based on the cycle type
provided.

System Response

The system stops the payroll run.

How to fix this error?

Check your configuration in the <DS:SIMG.PA_PA_XX_TBPAR>Define Ticket
Benefit Cycle and Calculation Mode</> Customizing activity.

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 HRTB01019 - Invalid cycle type ?

  The SAP error message HRTB01019, which indicates "Invalid cycle type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Time Management or SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to time evaluation or time recording.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cycle Type Configuration: The cycle type specified in the time evaluation or time recording settings may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly set up, or the relevant time management data may be missing.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements related to time management, they may be incorrectly referencing cycle types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the cycle type may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time management in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining cycle types and ensure that the cycle type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's time management data (Transaction code: PA20 or PA30) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the cycle type.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct time management schema.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly references valid cycle types.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including cycle types, were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time management and cycle types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  PA20/PA30 (Display/Change Employee Data)
  PT60 (Time Evaluation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the HRTB01019 error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.