How To Fix PSS4_MSG173 - There are still working times not yet submitted or awaiting approval

PSS4_MSG173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 173

• Message text: There are still working times not yet submitted or awaiting approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG173 - There are still working times not yet submitted or awaiting approval ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG173 indicates that there are still working times that have not been submitted or are awaiting approval. This typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP SuccessFactors or SAP ERP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsubmitted Timesheets: Employees may have recorded their working hours but have not yet submitted their timesheets for approval.
  Pending Approvals: Timesheets may have been submitted but are still pending approval from a manager or supervisor.
  Incomplete Entries: There may be incomplete or incorrect entries in the timesheet that prevent submission.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain conditions to be met before allowing further actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Timesheet Status: 
  
  Navigate to the timesheet or time entry screen and check the status of your working times. Ensure that all entries are complete and correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Submit Timesheets: 
  
  If there are unsubmitted timesheets, ensure that you