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

5D284 - Overview

• 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