How To Fix HRTIM00CATS100 - Enter purchase order number and item number

HRTIM00CATS100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00CATS - CATS Messages that Are Also Used in HR

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Enter purchase order number and item number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS100 - Enter purchase order number and item number ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS100 typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when a user attempts to enter time data without providing a valid purchase order (PO) number and item number. This error is often encountered in scenarios where time recording is linked to specific purchase orders for cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user is trying to record time against a project or task that requires a purchase order number and item number, but these fields are left blank.
  The configuration of the CATS system mandates that these fields must be filled in for certain types of entries.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or enter the required data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Ensure that you enter a valid purchase order number and item number in the respective fields. This is typically required for time entries that are associated with