How To Fix HRTIM00_UI_TMW024 - You cannot change planned working time &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00_UI_TMW - Error Messages from TMW Interface

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You cannot change planned working time &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00_UI_TMW024 - You cannot change planned working time &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00_UI_TMW024 indicates that there is an issue with changing the planned working time for a specific employee or work schedule. This error typically arises in the context of time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the planned working time for the employee.
  Locked Records: The employee's time data may be locked for editing due to ongoing processes, such as payroll processing or time evaluation.
  Incorrect Time Management Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the time management module that prevent changes to planned working times.
  Date Restrictions: The planned working time may be outside of the allowed date range for changes, such as being in a closed period.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., inactive, on leave) may restrict changes to their working time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to modify planned working times.
  Unlock Records: Verify if the employee's time data is locked. If it is, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the relevant personnel to unlock it.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the time management module to ensure that they allow changes to planned working times.
  Verify Dates: Ensure that the planned working time you are trying to change falls within an open period. If it is in a closed period, you may need to reopen it or make changes in an open period.
  Check Employee Status: Confirm the employee's status and ensure that they are eligible for changes to their planned working time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's details and planned working time.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HCM documentation for more details on time management and planned working time configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.