How To Fix LR216 - The number of hours released & exceeds the target hours &

LR216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The number of hours released & exceeds the target hours &

What causes this issue?

The number of hours &V1& you released exceeds the target hours &V2&,
even when the level of tolerance specified in your data entry profile
is taken into account.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR216 - The number of hours released & exceeds the target hours & ?

  The SAP error message LR216 indicates that the number of hours released for a particular project or task exceeds the target hours that were originally set. This typically occurs in the context of project management or resource planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Target Hours: The primary cause of this error is that the total hours that have been released (or planned) for a project or task surpass the predefined target hours. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry when planning or releasing hours.
  Changes in project scope that require more hours than initially estimated.
  Miscommunication among team members regarding the hours allocated to tasks.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in SAP may not align with the project requirements, leading to discrepancies in planned versus released hours.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Adjust Hours:
  
  Check the project or task in question to verify the target hours set.
  Compare the