How To Fix HRTIM00TDT121 - Special character "/" not permitted in definition area ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00TDT - Messages for Time Data IDs

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Special character "/" not permitted in definition area ID

What causes this issue?

You used the character "/" (slash) in the ID for your definition area.
Since this character is used internally as a separator, it cannot be
used here for the ID.

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?

Use an ID without the character "/."

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00TDT121 - Special character "/" not permitted in definition area ID ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00TDT121 indicates that there is a special character (specifically the forward slash "/") that is not permitted in the definition area ID within the Time Management module. This error typically arises when configuring or maintaining time-related data, such as work schedules, time types, or other related definitions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the inclusion of a special character ("/") in the definition area ID. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in certain fields, and special characters like "/" are often restricted to maintain data integrity and avoid processing issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Definition Area ID: Determine which definition area ID is causing the error. This could be found in the configuration settings or the specific transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  Modify the Definition Area ID: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration or maintenance transaction in SAP.
  Locate the definition area ID that contains the "/" character.
  Change the ID to remove the special character and replace it with an acceptable character (e.g., use underscores "_" or alphanumeric characters).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After modifying the ID, perform a test to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Time Management configuration to understand the rules regarding naming conventions and valid characters for various fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PT01: Maintain Time Types
  PT02: Maintain Time Evaluation Schema
  PT03: Maintain Work Schedule
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.