How To Fix LRM271 - Available time offset &1 is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Available time offset &1 is still being used

What causes this issue?

The available time offset &V1& is still in use in policy &V2&.

System Response

The available time offset &V1& cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

The registration of the available time offset &V1& can be deleted only
if it is no longer used in a policy.
If you want to delete the registration of the available time offset &V1&
here, you first need to delete all policies that use this time offset.
Note that the policy mentioned above can also exist in other clients.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM271 - Available time offset &1 is still being used ?

  The SAP error message LRM271, which states "Available time offset &1 is still being used," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific time offset (identified by &1) is still in use, preventing it from being deleted or modified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Active Assignments: The time offset is currently assigned to one or more employees or time management records, such as work schedules, time evaluation, or absence records.
  Configuration Dependencies: The time offset may be linked to other configuration settings or objects that are still active in the system.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: An attempt to delete or modify the time offset without first ensuring that it is not in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM271 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master