How To Fix 3E079 - Advance leave record exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Advance leave record exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E079 - Advance leave record exists ?

  The SAP error message 3E079 indicates that an advance leave record exists for the employee in question. This typically occurs when an employee has taken leave in advance of their entitlement, and the system is preventing further actions (like processing a new leave request) until the situation is resolved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Advance Leave Taken: The employee has requested or taken leave that exceeds their current leave balance.
  Pending Leave Requests: There may be pending leave requests that have not been processed yet.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of leave types or quotas in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Leave Balances: Review the employee's leave balances to confirm if they have taken more leave than they are entitled to.
  Review Pending Requests: Check if there are any pending leave requests that need to be approved or rejected.
  Adjust Leave Records: If the advance leave is valid, ensure that the leave records are correctly updated in the