How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM048 - Please enter the duration in any one unit only

MSGC_SE_EAM048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Please enter the duration in any one unit only

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MSGC_SE_EAM048 - Details

• The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM048 indicates that there is an issue with the input of duration values in a transaction or program related to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Specifically, it means that the system expects the duration to be entered in a single unit of measurement, but multiple units have been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a duration using different units simultaneously. For example, if a user inputs a duration as "2 days and 3 hours," the system cannot process this because it requires the duration to be specified in one consistent unit (e.g., only in days or only in hours).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields where you are entering the duration. Ensure that you are using only one unit of measurement.
  
  
  Convert Units: If you need to express the duration in a different unit, convert the entire duration into