How To Fix HRTIM00REC046 - Insufficient quota &1 for compensation on &2, personnel no. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Insufficient quota &1 for compensation on &2, personnel no. &3

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quota type, a compensation rule, or a quota record
for compensation. Either the number of days or hours you have entered
exceeds the remaining entitlement, or, during automatic compensation,
the system established that none of the quota records corresponds to
the compensation rule or the specified quota type, and therefore no
entitlement exists that is eligible for compensation.

System Response

The compensation cannot be processed using the current entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC046 - Insufficient quota &1 for compensation on &2, personnel no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC046 indicates that there is an insufficient quota for compensation for a specific employee. This error typically arises in the context of time management and payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system checks the available quota for a specific type of compensation (such as overtime, vacation, or other leave types) and finds that the quota has been exhausted or is insufficient for the requested compensation. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: The type of quota (e.g., vacation days, sick leave, etc.)
  &2: The specific date or period for which the compensation is being requested.
  &3: The personnel number of the employee.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quota Balances:
  
  Navigate to the employee's time management records and check the available quota balances for the relevant compensation type. This can usually be done through transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT50 (Display Time Evaluation Results).
  
  
  
  Adjust Quota:
  
  If the quota is indeed insufficient, you may need to adjust it. This can involve:
  
  Accruals: Ensure that the employee is accruing the correct amount of quota based on company policies.
  Manual Adjustments: If necessary, you can manually adjust the quota using transaction codes like PT60 (Time Quota Maintenance) or through the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2006 for Absences).
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Time Evaluation:
  
  Ensure that the time evaluation process has been run correctly and that there are no errors in the time data that could affect quota calculations.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about the quota policies or how to adjust them, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for managing employee compensation and leave policies.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to time management and quota management. This may require assistance from an SAP HCM consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 2006 (Absences) and Infotype 2001 (Absences Quotas) to understand how quotas are managed.
  Time Management: Understanding the time management module in SAP HCM can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on quota management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.