How To Fix HRTIM00REC053 - Time unit for wage type &1 on &2 does not agree with unit in AA &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Time unit for wage type &1 on &2 does not agree with unit in AA &3

What causes this issue?

The time unit of the wage type &V1& does not agree on &V2& with the
time unit of the quota type &V3& for the same date.

System Response

The data cannot be saved because inconsistencies could occur during
valuation in Payroll.

How to fix this error?

Use another wage type for the quota type &V3& on &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC053 - Time unit for wage type &1 on &2 does not agree with unit in AA &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC053 indicates a mismatch between the time unit of a wage type and the time unit defined in the Absence Accounting (AA) configuration for that wage type. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or time management when the system expects a certain time unit (e.g., hours, days) but finds a different one.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The wage type in question is configured with a specific time unit (e.g., hours), but the corresponding configuration in Absence Accounting (AA) is set to a different time unit (e.g., days).
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry for the employee's time records or wage types, leading to inconsistencies.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll or time management processes, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for the wage type in the SAP system (Transaction code: V_T512W).
  Verify the time unit assigned to the wage type and ensure it matches the expected time unit in Absence Accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Absence Accounting Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for Absence Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Time Management -> Absence Accounting).
  Ensure that the time unit for the relevant absence types aligns with the wage type's time unit.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entries:
  
  Review the time entries for the employee associated with the error. Ensure that the time units used in the entries are consistent with the wage type and absence accounting configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll or time evaluation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on wage type and absence accounting configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PT60: Time Evaluation
  PC00_M99_CWTR: Payroll processing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRTIM00REC053 error in your SAP system.