How To Fix PT_TMW_PROFILE_CUST002 - Enter at least one method for employee selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_TMW_PROFILE_CUST - Time Manager's Workplace: Profile Settings

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter at least one method for employee selection

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a group to determine the selection ID for employee
selection.

System Response

If you call <ZH>Time Manger's Workplace</> with this profile, no
employees are selected. You can only process individual persons using
the <ZK>Insert employee temporarily</> function.

How to fix this error?

Assign at least one selection group to the profile that either contains
a selection ID or permit the user to create selection IDs online.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_PROFILE_CUST002 - Enter at least one method for employee selection ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_PROFILE_CUST002 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the employee selection methods in the Time Management module. Specifically, it means that no selection methods have been defined for the employee selection profile, which is required for processing time data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The employee selection profile has not been configured correctly.
  No methods for selecting employees have been defined in the profile settings.
  The system is trying to execute a function that requires employee selection methods, but none are available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define at least one method for employee selection in the relevant employee selection profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Time Management -> Time Evaluation -> Define Employee Selection Methods
  
  
  
  
  Define Employee Selection Methods:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of existing employee selection methods.
  If there are no methods defined, you will need to create a new one.
  Click on "New Entries" to create a new employee selection method.
  Fill in the required fields, such as the method name and description.
  
  
  
  Assign the Method to the Profile:
  
  After creating the selection method, you need to assign it to the relevant employee selection profile.
  Navigate to the employee selection profile configuration:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Time Management -> Time Evaluation -> Define Employee Selection Profiles
  
  Select the profile you are using and ensure that the newly created selection method is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Run the time evaluation or the process that was previously generating the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PT60 for time evaluation, or PT_ERL for employee selection.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring time management and employee selection methods.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that at least one employee selection method is defined and properly assigned, you should be able to resolve the error message PT_TMW_PROFILE_CUST002.