How To Fix 3H017 - Text for attendance quota type &1/&2/&3 in language &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3H - Messages for Reading HR Customizing Tables

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Text for attendance quota type &1/&2/&3 in language &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3H017 - Text for attendance quota type &1/&2/&3 in language &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 3H017 indicates that the system is unable to find the text for a specific attendance quota type in the specified language. This typically occurs when the text for a particular quota type (like vacation, sick leave, etc.) has not been maintained in the system for the language you are trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text: The text for the attendance quota type has not been maintained in the SAP system for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Setting: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the attendance quota types or the language settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31.
  Access the relevant table/view for maintaining the texts for attendance quota types (usually T559A for absence types).
  Check if the text for the specified quota type and language exists. If not, you will need to create or maintain it.
  Enter the appropriate text for the attendance quota type in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction code SU01).
  If the user is set to a language that does not have the required texts, consider changing the user’s language or maintaining the texts in the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for attendance quota types in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place and that the quota types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the texts were recently created or modified, ensure that they have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SU01: For user profile management.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T559A: Table for absence types and their texts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintaining texts and configuring attendance quota types.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.