How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN032 - Inconsistency: Day's planned time specification transferred partially

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Inconsistency: Day's planned time specification transferred partially

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN032 - Inconsistency: Day's planned time specification transferred partially ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN032 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the planned time specification for a day, which has been transferred only partially. This typically occurs in the context of time management and can affect payroll processing, attendance tracking, or time evaluation.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Data Transfer: The error usually arises when the system attempts to transfer planned working times or attendance data, but not all required data is available or has been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of time management settings in SAP, such as incorrect time types or absence types.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries in time sheets or time management records may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Integration Issues: If the time data is being transferred from an external system (like a third-party time management system), there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Data: Review the time data for the employee(s) in question. Ensure that all planned times, absences, and attendance records are complete and correctly entered.
  Reprocess Time Evaluation: If the data appears correct, you may need to reprocess the time evaluation for the affected period. This can often resolve inconsistencies.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to time management. Ensure that all necessary time types and absence types are correctly defined and mapped.
  Error Logs: Look at the error logs or detailed messages in the SAP system to identify any specific records or entries that are causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to time management errors for additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PT60 (Time Evaluation) or PT_ERL (Time Evaluation Log) to analyze and process time data.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates to resolve known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify time management data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message HRTIM00EXTERN032.