How To Fix HRTIM00TMWCUST013 - New entries only permitted by copying template

HRTIM00TMWCUST013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00TMWCUST - TMW: Customizing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: New entries only permitted by copying template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00TMWCUST013 - New entries only permitted by copying template ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00TMWCUST013 indicates that new entries in a specific configuration or customization area are only allowed by copying from a template. This typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration modules where certain settings or entries are restricted to ensure consistency and integrity of the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Restrictions: The system is designed to prevent direct entry of new records in certain tables or areas to maintain data integrity. Instead, it requires users to copy existing templates or predefined entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create new entries directly.
  System Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may have been set to restrict direct entry to avoid errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Copy Template: To resolve this error, you should look for an existing template or entry that you can copy. This is usually done through the relevant transaction code in SAP. 
  
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