How To Fix PRP046 - Time specification type does not exist in WFM Core

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRP - Project Resource Planning: General Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Time specification type does not exist in WFM Core

What causes this issue?

You entered a time specification type that does not exist in WFM Core.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select an existing time specification type from the possible entries
help (F4).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRP046 - Time specification type does not exist in WFM Core ?

  The SAP error message PRP046, which states "Time specification type does not exist in WFM Core," typically occurs in the context of Workforce Management (WFM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific time specification type that is required for processing a particular operation or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The time specification type that is being referenced in the operation may not have been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the WFM module.
  Incorrect Time Specification Type: The time specification type being used may be incorrect or misspelled in the configuration or in the transaction being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the time specification type to not be included.
  Version Compatibility: The error may also arise if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or if certain components are not updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for WFM in SAP and verify that the time specification type in question is defined correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check under the relevant WFM settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Time Specification Type:
  
  If the time specification type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for WFM.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the time specification type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction or operation that is triggering the error to ensure that the correct time specification type is being referenced.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data entry.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing time specification type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring time specification types in WFM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and others that may be relevant to WFM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to PRP046 or WFM configuration that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRP046 error in your SAP WFM environment.