How To Fix T9021 - Change format of duration (&1)

T9021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T9 - Time zones/streams

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Change format of duration (&1)

What causes this issue?

The specified duration (&V1&) does not conform to the allowed formats,
which include:
(Days up to 4 characters)
(Days up to 4 characters)&V2&(2 decimal places)

System Response

Formatting errors

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T9021 - Change format of duration (&1) ?

  The SAP error message T9021, which states "Change format of duration (&1)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a duration field in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with time-related data in SAP modules like Project System (PS), Human Capital Management (HCM), or others.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Duration Format: The duration value being processed does not match the expected format defined in the system settings. This could be due to a mismatch in the expected units (e.g., hours, days) or the way the duration is represented (e.g., decimal vs. time format).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for duration formats may not be set correctly, leading to inconsistencies when data is entered or processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered duration values incorrectly, leading to format discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T9021 error, you can