How To Fix PT071 - This validity area is not available

PT071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 071

• Message text: This validity area is not available

What causes this issue?

It would make little sense for a default setting to be valid only in
the background or dialog and only for a particular report. This option
is therefore not available.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PT071 - Details

• The SAP error message PT071, which states "This validity area is not available," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when the system is unable to find the specified validity area for a particular infotype or data record. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Validity Area: The validity area specified in the infotype record may not exist or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the validity areas in the relevant infotypes may not be set up properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified validity area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to not recognize the validity area.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may be affecting the