How To Fix HRTIM00REC041 - Both a quota type and a compensation rule cannot be used at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Both a quota type and a compensation rule cannot be used at the same time

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quota type and a compensation rule at the same time.
Time quota compensation only permits one of these entries, since one
compensation rule may process several quota types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete one of the two entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC041 - Both a quota type and a compensation rule cannot be used at the same time ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC041 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of time management settings, specifically regarding the use of quota types and compensation rules. This error typically arises when both a quota type and a compensation rule are assigned to the same time evaluation or time management scenario, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The system is set up to use either a quota type (like vacation days, sick leave, etc.) or a compensation rule (like overtime compensation) for a specific employee or group of employees, but both have been configured simultaneously.
  Time Evaluation Settings: The time evaluation schema may have been incorrectly configured to include both elements, leading to this conflict.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may have conflicting settings that reference both a quota type and a compensation rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the time management configuration in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the time evaluation schema and