How To Fix WTYMP016 - Execution time ID not allowed. Use only A-Z and 0-9

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTYMP - Warranty Mass Change

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Execution time ID not allowed. Use only A-Z and 0-9

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTYMP016 - Execution time ID not allowed. Use only A-Z and 0-9 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTYMP016: Execution time ID not allowed. Use only A-Z and 0-9:
  
  Error Message
  WTYMP016: Execution time ID not allowed. Use only A-Z and 0-9
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when an execution time ID (often used in time management, payroll, or related SAP modules) contains invalid characters. The system expects the execution time ID to be alphanumeric, consisting only of uppercase letters (A-Z) and digits (0-9). If the ID contains any other characters such as lowercase letters, special characters, spaces, or symbols, the system will raise this error.
  
  Explanation
  
  The execution time ID is a key identifier used in SAP Time Management or Payroll processes.
  SAP enforces strict naming conventions for these IDs to ensure consistency and avoid processing errors.
  The error is a validation check to prevent invalid IDs from being saved or processed.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Check the Execution Time ID you are trying to enter or process.
  Remove any invalid characters such as:
  
  Lowercase letters (a-z)
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, *, -, _, etc.)
  Spaces or other non-alphanumeric characters
  
  
  Use only uppercase letters (A-Z) and digits (0-9) in the execution time ID.
  If the ID is generated automatically by a program or interface, review the logic to ensure it complies with the allowed character set.
  After correction, try to save or process the data again.
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is commonly encountered in SAP Time Management (PT) or Payroll (PY) when defining or using execution time IDs.
  The validation is part of SAP’s data integrity checks.
  If you are unsure where the execution time ID is set, check the relevant configuration or master data screens related to time evaluation or payroll.
  In some cases, this error might appear during data upload or interface processing if the source data contains invalid characters.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WTYMP016: Execution time ID not allowed
  
  
  Cause
  Execution time ID contains invalid characters (not A-Z or 0-9)
  
  
  Solution
  Use only uppercase letters (A-Z) and digits (0-9) in the ID
  
  
  Module
  SAP Time Management / Payroll
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the execution time ID is set or how to correct it in your specific SAP environment, please provide more context or screenshots.