How To Fix LR177 - A transferred record does not specify a number of hours

LR177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: A transferred record does not specify a number of hours

What causes this issue?

A record that does not specify a number of hours, nor a start and end
time, was transferred to the external interface.

System Response

The system does not include the record in further processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the data that has been transferred to the interface.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR177 - A transferred record does not specify a number of hours ?

  The SAP error message LR177, which states "A transferred record does not specify a number of hours," typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP. This error indicates that a record being processed (such as a time entry or attendance record) is missing the required information regarding the number of hours worked or recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the time entry record does not include the number of hours worked. This could happen if the data was not entered correctly or if there was an issue during data transfer.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the time management module that do not allow for proper data entry or transfer.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the data being transferred may not match the expected format in SAP, leading to incomplete records.
  User Error: Users may forget to input the number of hours when