How To Fix 3B991 - Report date is outside absence

3B991 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3B - Messages HR SK

• Message number: 991

• Message text: Report date is outside absence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3B991 - Report date is outside absence ?

  The SAP error message 3B991 ("Report date is outside absence") typically occurs in the context of time management or absence management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the date you are trying to report on falls outside the range of an employee's recorded absence. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Issue: The date you are trying to enter for reporting (e.g., for time evaluation, absence recording, etc.) does not fall within the start and end dates of the absence record for the employee.
  Absence Type: The absence type may have specific rules or configurations that restrict reporting to certain dates.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the date you are entering, such as a typo or misunderstanding of the required date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Absence Records: Verify the absence records for the employee in question. Ensure that the date you are trying to