How To Fix HRTIM00TDT002 - No characteristic defined as a default for ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00TDT - Messages for Time Data IDs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No characteristic defined as a default for ID &1

What causes this issue?

No default characteristics were defined for the ID &V1&.

System Response

The system cannot uniquely assign this time data

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings. Define at least one of the
characteristics for the ID &V1& as a default.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00TDT002 - No characteristic defined as a default for ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00TDT002 indicates that there is no characteristic defined as a default for the specified ID (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system is trying to retrieve or process data related to time characteristics, but it cannot find a default characteristic for the specified ID.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the time characteristics has not been set up in the system. This could mean that the default characteristic for the specific ID has not been defined in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect ID: The ID being referenced may not be valid or may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from identifying the default characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction) and navigate to the area where time characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that a default characteristic is defined for the ID in question. This may involve checking the settings for time management or personnel administration.
  
  
  
  Define Default Characteristic:
  
  If a default characteristic is not defined, you will need to create one. This typically involves specifying the characteristic in the configuration settings and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate ID.
  
  
  
  Validate ID:
  
  Verify that the ID being referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant master data or configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the error. This can help you identify if there are any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to time management and characteristics to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for personnel administration, or PT60 for time evaluation to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in time management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.