How To Fix HRTIM00BAPIDIALOG020 - Cost assignment not permitted for this time entry type

HRTIM00BAPIDIALOG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BAPIDIALOG - Online BAPIs: Messages for RETURN Structure

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cost assignment not permitted for this time entry type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BAPIDIALOG020 - Cost assignment not permitted for this time entry type ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BAPIDIALOG020 indicates that there is an issue with cost assignment for a specific time entry type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of time management and can occur for various reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The time entry type may not be configured to allow cost assignment in the system settings.
  Time Entry Type Restrictions: Certain time entry types may be designated as non-cost-relevant, meaning they cannot be assigned to a cost center or internal order.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cost assignments for the specified time entry type.
  Incorrect Time Entry: The time entry being processed may not be valid for cost assignment due to business rules or settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for time entry types in the SAP system (usually found