How To Fix LRM_BUSINESS_RULE007 - No default time reference and offset maintained in customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_BUSINESS_RULE - Message Class for Business Rule Exceptions

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No default time reference and offset maintained in customizing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_BUSINESS_RULE007 - No default time reference and offset maintained in customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message LRM_BUSINESS_RULE007 indicates that there is no default time reference and offset maintained in the customizing settings for the business rules related to time management. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that deal with time-related data, such as time evaluation, attendance, or leave management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a default time reference and offset configuration in the system. This configuration is necessary for the system to understand how to interpret time-related data, such as working hours, breaks, and other time-related calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the default time reference and offset in the customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the customizing transaction by entering SPRO in the command field and pressing Enter.
  
  
  
  Follow the Path:
  
  In the SAP Reference IMG, navigate to:
  Personnel Management -> Time Management -> Time Evaluation -> Define Time Reference and Offset
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Default Settings:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to define a default time reference and offset. This typically involves specifying the time reference (e.g., a specific calendar or time model) and the offset (e.g., how many hours or minutes to add or subtract).
  Ensure that the settings are consistent with your organization's time management policies.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the relevant functionality to ensure that the error no longer appears and that time-related calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on time management and configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PT60 (Time Evaluation) to test the changes.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LRM_BUSINESS_RULE007 error and ensure that your SAP system can correctly handle time-related data.