How To Fix LRM133 - Time unit "&1" already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Time unit "&1" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM133 - Time unit "&1" already exists ?

  The SAP error message LRM133 indicates that there is an attempt to create or define a time unit that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of time management or planning modules where time units (like hours, days, etc.) are defined for various processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a new time unit with a key or identifier that already exists in the system.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a misconfiguration in the time unit settings, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have introduced duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM133 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Time Units:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where time units are defined (e.g., SPRO -> Time Management -> Define Time Units).
  Look for the time unit you are trying to create