How To Fix HRTNM_MSG000 - Total of hours entered witin the grid (&1) must equal total duration (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNM_MSG - Message class for Training Needs Management

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Total of hours entered witin the grid (&1) must equal total duration (&2)

What causes this issue?

Number of hours entered in the various ALV grid lines are greater than
training total duration.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change number of hours stored within the grid, so sum of ALV field
"NBHRS" is lower or equal training total duration (field "TOTDU").
Note: fields related to this error will remain editable, in order
corrective actions can be done; all other fields will be disabled.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTNM_MSG000 - Total of hours entered witin the grid (&1) must equal total duration (&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRTNM_MSG000 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total hours entered in a specific grid (like a timesheet or attendance record) and the total duration that is expected for that entry. This typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that the user has entered hours in the grid that do not sum up to the expected total duration. This could be due to incorrect manual entry.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the time management module, such as incorrect settings for work schedules or absence types.
  Missing Entries: If certain entries (like breaks or overtime) are not accounted for, it can lead to a mismatch in the total hours.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, there may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that cause this error to appear incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Entries: Check the hours entered in the grid. Ensure that they add up to the expected total duration. If there are discrepancies, correct the entries.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for time management in SAP. Ensure that work schedules, absence types, and other related settings are correctly configured.
  Review Time Types: Make sure that all relevant time types (regular hours, overtime, breaks, etc.) are included in the calculation of total hours.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly enter time data and understand the expected formats.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying entries and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter time data in the system to minimize errors.
  Testing: If changes are made to configurations, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the total hours entered match the expected total duration.