How To Fix HRTIM00TDT130 - Various characterics in definition area &1, ID &2 are not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00TDT - Messages for Time Data IDs

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Various characterics in definition area &1, ID &2 are not consistent

What causes this issue?

The ID &V2& in definition area &V1& has several characteristics with
different combinations of data category/data type. This is not
permitted.

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?

Make sure that each ID in a definition area has only one combination of
data category and data type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00TDT130 - Various characterics in definition area &1, ID &2 are not consistent ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00TDT130 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the characteristics defined in a specific area of the Time Management module. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the configuration of time-related data, such as time types, absence types, or other related characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The characteristics defined in the specified area (e.g., time types, absence types) do not match the expected configuration. This could be due to:
  
  Missing entries in the configuration.
  Incorrectly defined characteristics.
  Changes made to the configuration that have not been properly updated across all relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that are causing the characteristics to be inconsistent.
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the Time Management area, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify the definitions for the characteristics mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and consistent across the relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PT60 (Time Evaluation) or PT_ERL (Time Evaluation Log) to check for inconsistencies in time data.
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the time management data.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it aligns with the standard SAP configurations and does not introduce inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Time Management for any known issues or additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no further inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for Time Management, such as:
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PT60 (Time Evaluation)
  PT_ERL (Time Evaluation Log)
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the HRTIM00TDT130 error message in SAP.