How To Fix RU530 - Entering quantities is not allowed for the entered time event

RU530 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 530

• Message text: Entering quantities is not allowed for the entered time event

What causes this issue?

For the time event with record type &V1&, you also entered a quantity.
You can only enter quantities for the time events 'Processing partially
finished (B20)', 'Processing interruption (B30)' and 'Processing finish
(B40)'.

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?

To be able to enter the current time event '&V1&', set the quantity
fields in the confirmation to the initial value zero.
To be able to confirm quantities, enter a time event with the record
type 'B20', 'B30' or 'B40'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RU530 - Details

• The SAP error message RU530 ("Entering quantities is not allowed for the entered time event") typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording in SAP, particularly when dealing with time events in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system does not allow the entry of quantities (like hours worked) for the specific time event you are trying to record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Event Type: The time event you are trying to enter may not be configured to accept quantity entries. For example, certain time events may only require a start and end time without the need for a quantity.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system for time management may not allow quantity entries for specific time types or events.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter quantities for the selected time event.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake