How To Fix T9550 - Change format of duration (&1)

T9550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T9 - Time zones/streams

• Message number: 550

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

CAUSE&
The value entered contains unvalid characters.

System Response

Format error, the entry must be corrected.

How to fix this error?

Enter the duration in a valid format:

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

Hours with 0 to 6 digits permitted value 0 .. 999999
Minutes with 2 digits permitted value 0 .. 59.
Do not enter separator between hours and minutes (':').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T9550 - Change format of duration (&1) ?

  The SAP error message T9550, 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 conform to the expected format. For example, it might be in hours when the system expects it in days or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system settings for duration formats may not be correctly configured, leading to mismatches between expected and actual formats.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered duration values incorrectly, leading to format discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T9550 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Duration Format:
  
  Verify the format of the duration value that is