How To Fix 3E149 - Internal number in leave rule table was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Internal number in leave rule table was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E149 - Internal number in leave rule table was not found ?

  The SAP error message 3E149 ("Internal number in leave rule table was not found") typically occurs in the context of the Time Management module, particularly when dealing with leave management and absence types. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific entry in the leave rule table that is required for processing an employee's leave request or absence.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The leave rule or absence type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T556A, T556B).
  Incorrect Leave Type: The leave type being used may not be defined in the system or may not have the necessary rules associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the infotype records (e.g., infotype 2001 for absence).
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for leave rules in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Time Management > Time Evaluation > Absences > Define Absence Types and ensure that the absence type in question is correctly defined.
  Check the leave rule table (T556A) to ensure that the relevant entries exist.
  
  
  
  Verify Absence Type:
  
  Ensure that the absence type being used is valid and has the necessary rules associated with it.
  Check if the absence type is active and correctly assigned to the relevant employee groups.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's infotype records (especially infotype 2001) to ensure that the absence type is correctly recorded.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the time evaluation process to identify where the error is occurring and what specific data is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings.
  PA20/PA30: View and maintain employee master data.
  PT60: Time evaluation run.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T556A: Leave rule table.
  T556B: Absence types configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.