How To Fix HRWTT00GENERAL029 - Variant and reduction method must be empty when no module is chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWTT00GENERAL - Messages for Wage Type Configuration Tool

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Variant and reduction method must be empty when no module is chosen

What causes this issue?

The variant and reduction method for a wage type are only applicable if
you have specified an indirect evaluation module for the wage type.
Since you have not specified any indirect evaluation module for this
wage type, entries for the variant and reduction method are
superfluous.

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?

Delete your entries from these fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL029 - Variant and reduction method must be empty when no module is chosen ?

  The SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL029 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when working with time management or work time accounts. This error indicates that when no specific module is selected, the variant and reduction method fields must be left empty.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects certain fields to be empty because no module has been selected. This is often due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the time management or work time accounts may not be set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently filled in the variant or reduction method fields without selecting a module first.
  System Logic: The logic in the program or transaction being used may require that these fields are only populated when a specific module is selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Module Selection: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate module