How To Fix RU180 - Sequence of time events not adhered to

RU180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Sequence of time events not adhered to

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RU180 - Details

• The SAP error message RU180, which states "Sequence of time events not adhered to," typically occurs in the context of time management and payroll processing within SAP systems. This error indicates that the sequence of time events (such as clock-ins, clock-outs, and other time-related entries) does not follow the expected order defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entries: The most common cause is that the time entries for an employee are not in the correct chronological order. For example, a clock-out time may be recorded before a clock-in time.
  Missing Time Events: There may be missing time events that are required to establish a proper sequence.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect time sequences.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of time management settings in the SAP system that dictate how time events should be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Time Entries: Check the time entries for the employee in