How To Fix WSTRN086 - Select a quota scale

WSTRN086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Select a quota scale

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN086 - Select a quota scale ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN086 - Select a quota scale
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you are trying to maintain or assign quotas in the Time Management module (usually in the context of Absence Quotas or Time Quotas), but the system requires you to select a quota scale before proceeding. The quota scale defines the unit or scale in which the quota is measured (e.g., days, hours, or other units).
  In other words, the system expects you to specify the scale for the quota you want to create or modify, but this information is missing or not selected.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or editing quota types or quota assignments in Time Quota maintenance (e.g., transaction PT_QTA10, PT_QTA20, or via Infotypes like 2006 - Absences Quotas).
  When the quota scale is not defined or selected for a quota type.
  When the system cannot determine the unit of measure for the quota.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Quota Scale:
  
  When prompted