How To Fix HRTIM00_DV_TRANSFORM003 - Planned working time cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00_DV_TRANSFORM - Messages for Day View Transformer

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Planned working time cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The planned working time for employee &V1& on &V2& was defined in the
long-term work schedule and cannot be deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can overwrite the long-term work schedule by entering a short-term
work schedule change.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00_DV_TRANSFORM003 - Planned working time cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00_DV_TRANSFORM003 indicates that there is an issue with deleting planned working time in the system. This error typically arises in the context of time management and personnel administration within SAP, particularly when dealing with employee time data.
  Cause:
  The error message "Planned working time cannot be deleted" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Existing Time Records: There may be existing time records (e.g., time entries, absences, or other time-related data) that are linked to the planned working time you are trying to delete. SAP prevents the deletion of planned working time if it is associated with any actual time data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete planned working time.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the time management module that prevent the deletion of planned working time under certain conditions.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that may prevent deletion if it would lead to inconsistencies in the time management data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Time Records:
  
  Review the employee's time data to see if there are any existing time entries or absences that reference the planned working time you are trying to delete.
  If there are linked records, you may need to delete or adjust those records first before attempting to delete the planned working time.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the planned working time has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the time management module to see if there are any restrictions on deleting planned working time. This may require assistance from an SAP consultant or someone with configuration expertise.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to review and manage time data. Ensure that you are following the correct procedures for deleting planned working time.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error. This may provide additional context that can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for Time Management for more detailed information on managing planned working time.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.