How To Fix HRTIM00TDT125 - Definition area inconsistent, data cannot be saved

HRTIM00TDT125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00TDT - Messages for Time Data IDs

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Definition area inconsistent, data cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred in the ID definitions.
Data cannot be saved.
One of the following reasons caused the errors:
You wanted to define an ID to be valid for several combinations of data
category and data types. This action is not permitted.
You have entered data in fields that are invalid for one or more IDs.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRTIM00TDT125 - Details

• The SAP error message HRTIM00TDT125 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the definition area of the time management data, which prevents the system from saving the data. This error typically arises in the context of time management and personnel administration modules within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being entered may not match the expected format or may reference invalid or non-existent entries in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the time management infotypes or related settings in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like employee records, time types, or absence types) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save the data in the specified infotype.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data being entered for any inconsistencies or errors.