How To Fix 53517 - No time event on &2 &3 for personnel number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 517

• Message text: No time event on &2 &3 for personnel number &1

What causes this issue?

There is no time event for employee &V1& on &V2& at &V3&. Therefore,
nothing can be deleted.

System Response

The current time event will not be processed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53517 - No time event on &2 &3 for personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message 53517 "No time event on &2 &3 for personnel number &1" typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a relevant time event (such as a time entry, absence, or attendance record) for the specified personnel number during the processing of time data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Events: The personnel number specified does not have any time events recorded for the specified period or date range.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range being processed does not align with the time events that exist for the employee.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry, such as incorrect personnel numbers or missing records in the time management infotypes.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the time management module that prevent the system from recognizing time events.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Events: Verify if there are any time events recorded for the specified personnel number. You can do this by checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences, Infotype 2002 for Attendances).
  Review Date Range: Ensure that the date range you are processing includes the dates for which time events exist. Adjust the date range if necessary.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are discrepancies in the personnel number or other data, correct them and reprocess the time data.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the time events or the configuration, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that all necessary time data is entered correctly.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the time management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for processing time events.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to time management, such as:
  
  Infotype 2001 (Absences)
  Infotype 2002 (Attendances)
  Infotype 2006 (Absence Quotas)
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee time data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for time management and payroll processing for further insights into handling time events.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.