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SAP Knowledge Base Article - PublicSymptom
Error message "You are not allowed to use more than 5 flexible period definitions. You are currently using X flexible period definitions." is displayed in the time sheet UI.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking
Reproducing the Issue
When accessing the time sheet UI, the error message "You are not allowed to use more than 5 flexible period definitions. You are currently using X flexible period definitions." is displayed.
Cause
By default, only 5 Flexible Period Time Containers are allowed in a single Time Recording Profile.
Resolution
Currently, no more than 5 flexible period time containers can be defined in one Time Recording Profile.
Current planning: As of 1H 2026 Release, the limit of flexible period time containers will be increased to 15.
See Also
- SAP Help Documentation: Setting Up Time Containers for Flexible Periods
- KBA 3376017 - Flexible Periods in Time Valuation
- KBA 2090228 - How to submit enhancement ideas for SAP SuccessFactors Products
Keywords
time container, flexible time container, period time container, weekly time container, flexible period in time valuation, flexible period result, time container type, flexible period time sheet, limit, limitation , KBA , LOD-SF-TTR-TMS , Time Sheet , LOD-SF-TTR , Time Tracking , Product Enhancement
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