How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN046 - Direct mode not supported for "Repeat transfer" option

HRTIM00EXTERN046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Direct mode not supported for "Repeat transfer" option

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN046 - Direct mode not supported for "Repeat transfer" option ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN046 indicates that the "Repeat transfer" option is not supported in direct mode for the time management module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use the "Repeat transfer" functionality in a context where it is not applicable, particularly in direct mode.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Direct Mode Limitation: The "Repeat transfer" option is not compatible with direct mode processing. Direct mode is often used for immediate data transfers, and the system does not allow for repeated transfers in this context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the time management module that are not aligned with the intended use of the "Repeat transfer" option.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the time management interface or the transfer parameters may not be correctly set to allow for the desired operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transfer Mode: Ensure that you are