How To Fix HRTIM00VIEW008 - Working hours per year more than 365 times the working hours per day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00VIEW - HR Messages: Time Management View Maintenance

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Working hours per year more than 365 times the working hours per day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00VIEW008 - Working hours per year more than 365 times the working hours per day ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00VIEW008 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of working hours in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the total working hours calculated for a year exceed what is logically possible based on the daily working hours defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Daily Working Hours: The daily working hours may be set too high, leading to an unrealistic annual total when multiplied by the number of working days in a year.
  
  
  Incorrect Annual Working Hours Configuration: The configuration for annual working hours may not align with the daily working hours, resulting in a calculation that exceeds the expected limits.
  
  
  Calendar Configuration Issues: If the work calendar is not set up correctly, it may lead to an incorrect number of working days being considered in the annual calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Daily Working Hours:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for working hours in SAP (usually found in the Time Management module).
  Verify the daily working hours defined for the employee or the work schedule. Ensure that they are within a reasonable range (e.g., typically between 0 and 24 hours).
  
  
  
  Review Annual Working Hours:
  
  Check the configuration for annual working hours. Ensure that it is set correctly based on the daily working hours and the expected number of working days in a year.
  
  
  
  Examine Work Schedule:
  
  Review the work schedule rules assigned to the employee or group of employees. Ensure that the work schedule is correctly defined and that it reflects the actual working conditions.
  
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Ensure that the work calendar is correctly configured, including public holidays and non-working days. This can affect the total number of working days in a year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If any discrepancies are found in the above configurations, make the necessary adjustments to align the daily and annual working hours.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by running a simulation or checking the employee's time evaluation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Time Management for detailed instructions on configuring working hours and calendars.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the HRTIM00VIEW008 error.