How To Fix WSTRN086 - Select a quota scale

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 by the message, select the appropriate quota scale from the available options.
  The quota scale is usually predefined in the system and linked to the quota type.
  
  
  
  Check Quota Type Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Time Management ? Time Data Recording and Administration ? Quotas ? Define Quota Types.
  Verify that the quota type has a quota scale assigned.
  If missing, assign the correct quota scale (e.g., days, hours).
  
  
  
  Maintain Quota Scale:
  
  Quota scales are maintained in customizing under Time Management ? Time Data Recording and Administration ? Quotas ? Define Quota Scales.
  Ensure that the quota scale relevant to your quota type exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  When entering quota data in Infotype 2006 (Absence Quotas), ensure that the quota scale is selected or the system can infer it from the quota type.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users to always select the quota scale when maintaining quotas manually.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Quota Scale defines the unit of measurement for the quota (e.g., 1 = days, 2 = hours).
  The quota scale is important for correct quota calculation, deduction, and reporting.
  If the quota scale is inconsistent or missing, quota balances and time evaluation results may be incorrect.
  This message is a warning (WSTRN), so it may allow you to continue after selecting the scale, but ignoring it can cause incorrect quota processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WSTRN086 - Select a quota scale
  
  
  Cause
  Quota scale not selected or missing for quota type
  
  
  Solution
  Select the quota scale when prompted; check and assign quota scale in customizing for quota types
  
  
  Module
  SAP Time Management (Personnel Time Management)
  
  
  Transactions
  PT_QTA10, PT_QTA20, Infotype 2006
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps in customizing or transaction usage, please let me know!