How To Fix 5D284 - Absence falls on a public holiday or day off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Absence falls on a public holiday or day off

What causes this issue?

You want to create an absence for a day that, according to the
employee's personal work schedule, is a free day.
Do you have the right day?

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 the date entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D284 - Absence falls on a public holiday or day off ?

  The SAP error message 5D284 indicates that an absence request falls on a public holiday or a day off, which is not allowed according to the configuration in the system. This error typically arises in the context of employee absence management, where certain types of leave cannot be taken on specific days that are designated as holidays or non-working days.
  Cause:
  
  Public Holiday: The absence request is scheduled for a day that is recognized as a public holiday in the employee's work schedule.
  Day Off: The absence request falls on a day that is designated as a day off in the employee's work schedule (e.g., weekends or other non-working days).
  Configuration Issues: The absence type may not be configured to allow for absences on holidays or days off.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Absence Dates: Review the dates for which the absence is being requested. Ensure that the absence does not coincide with any public holidays or designated days off.
  Modify the Absence Request: If the absence request is indeed on a holiday or day off, modify the request to a valid date that does not conflict with these days.
  Review Work Schedule: Check the employee's work schedule to confirm which days are marked as holidays or days off. This can usually be done in the employee master data.
  Absence Type Configuration: If the absence type should allow for requests on holidays or days off, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review and potentially adjust the configuration settings for that absence type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling absence requests and public holidays.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Public Holiday Calendar: Ensure that the public holiday calendar is correctly set up in the system for the relevant country or region.
  Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data for any specific settings related to their work schedule and absence types.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on configuring absence types and handling public holidays.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly submit absence requests and understand the implications of public holidays and days off.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D284 and successfully manage absence requests in SAP.