How To Fix LR005 - The week & entered to determine the day is incorrect

LR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The week & entered to determine the day is incorrect

What causes this issue?

This is a program error. Notify the SAP hotline.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR005 - The week & entered to determine the day is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message LR005 indicates that there is an issue with the week number entered in the system, which is deemed incorrect for the date being processed. This error typically arises in the context of time management, payroll processing, or reporting where week numbers are used to determine specific days or periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Week Number: The week number entered does not correspond to the calendar year or the date provided. For example, if the week number exceeds the number of weeks in the year or is not valid for the specified date.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to misinterpretation of the week number.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in week calculations.
  Fiscal Year Variations: If the fiscal year does not align with the calendar year, the week number may not match the expected