How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN008 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 could not be posted

HRTIM00EXTERN008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Record from &1 with subtype &2 could not be posted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN008 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 could not be posted ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN008 typically indicates that there is an issue with posting a time record in the SAP system. The message specifies that a record from a certain source (indicated by &1) with a specific subtype (indicated by &2) could not be posted. This error is often related to time management and can arise in various scenarios, such as during the integration of external time data into the SAP system.
  Causes
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being posted may not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the time management module that prevent the posting of the record.
  Invalid Subtype: The subtype specified in the error message may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to post the record may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Data Consistency Errors: There may