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3452014 - Error message "Work description is mandatory for project task" "Time period or duration mandatory in combination with project data on"

Symptom

The system throws an error message while trying to record the time "Work description is mandatory for project task" "Time period or duration mandatory in combination with project data on"

    Environment

    SAP Business ByDesign

     

    Reproducing the Issue

    1. Go to the Home work center.
    2. Access the Self-Services view.
    3. Select the Self-Services Overview.
    4. Select the Edit Time Sheet under Time.
    5. Navigate to the required week.
    6. Enter the time recording as required.
    7. Select the Save button or move to different tab .
    8. System throws the below error message.

    Error message "Work description is mandatory for project task" "Time period or duration mandatory in combination with project data on"

    Cause

    The issue is occurring when any cell containing data is clear and set it to zero while in the worklist view.

    Resolution

    It it recommended to use the day view to clear the contents of any day. To remove time entries in the day view, please use the "Delete" action or the delete symbol. This way, you can avoid encountering the mandatory error for the work description.

    Keywords

    Edit Time Sheet, Work description, Day View, Worklist view, Project  , KBA , AP-TIM , Time and Labour Management , Problem

    Product

    SAP Business ByDesign all versions