How To Fix 53648 - The employee is absent on the last workday &1 for absence start &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 648

• Message text: The employee is absent on the last workday &1 for absence start &2

What causes this issue?

The last workday is in an absence. As payroll has not yet been
performed for this absence period, there is no information on whether
it is paid or unpaid.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if the absence is paid or unpaid.
If the absence is paid, you can leave the last workday on the
statement. If the absence is unpaid, you must calculate the last paid
day manually and correct the last workday on the statement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53648 - The employee is absent on the last workday &1 for absence start &2 ?

  The SAP error message 53648 indicates that there is an issue with an employee's absence record. Specifically, it means that the employee is marked as absent on the last workday before the start of a new absence period. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when an employee is scheduled to be absent but has overlapping absence records or when there are inconsistencies in the employee's attendance data.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Absences: The employee may have an existing absence that overlaps with the new absence being recorded.
  Incorrect Absence Dates: The start date of the new absence may be incorrectly set, causing it to conflict with the employee's attendance.
  Work Schedule Issues: The employee's work schedule may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in absence records.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when recording absences can lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Absences: Review the employee's current absence records to see if there are any overlapping absences. If there are, you may need to adjust the dates of the new absence or the existing ones.
  Verify Dates: Ensure that the start date of the new absence is correct and does not conflict with any existing absences.
  Review Work Schedule: Check the employee's work schedule to ensure it is set up correctly. Make sure that the last workday before the absence start date is accurately reflected in the system.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the absence records as needed.
  Consult HR or Payroll: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll department for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee absence records.
  Absence Types: Familiarize yourself with the different absence types configured in your SAP system, as some may have specific rules or restrictions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.