How To Fix IPPECIF184 - Time unit differs for the short break

IPPECIF184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Time unit differs for the short break

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF184 - Time unit differs for the short break ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF184, which states "Time unit differs for the short break," typically occurs in the context of time management or time evaluation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with employee time data, such as attendance or absence records.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the time units used for short breaks in the time evaluation configuration. For example, if the system expects short breaks to be recorded in hours but the data is provided in minutes (or vice versa), this discrepancy will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IPPECIF184 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time evaluation in SAP (Transaction code: PE03).
  Review the settings for the time types related to short breaks. Ensure that the time units (e.g., hours, minutes) are consistent across all relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Time Data:
  
  Check the time data entries for the employees involved. Ensure