How To Fix PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST024 - Entry missing in application indicator field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST - Time Manager's Workplace: Field Selection

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Entry missing in application indicator field

What causes this issue?

The application indicator (field APPID) must be filled if an object ID
has been specified (field OBJECT_ID).

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?

Either specify the application indicator or delete the object ID. You
can use the F4 help for possible values for the application indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST024 - Entry missing in application indicator field ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST024 indicates that there is an entry missing in the application indicator field, which is typically related to the Time Management module in SAP. This error can occur during various processes, such as when trying to access or process time data.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application indicator field may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the time management infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Time Management.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are made in the customizing tables related to the application indicator field.
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's infotypes related to time management.
  Ensure that all required infotypes are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the relevant database tables for the application indicator field.
  Look for any missing entries that should be present and add them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the time management data. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  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 PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Time Management and the specific infotypes you are working with.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST024.