How To Fix 5D288 - Reduced working hours/bad weather infotype not available for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Reduced working hours/bad weather infotype not available for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D288 - Reduced working hours/bad weather infotype not available for & ?

  The SAP error message 5D288 indicates that the system is unable to find the relevant infotype for reduced working hours or bad weather for a specific employee. This typically occurs in the context of payroll or time management when trying to process data related to reduced working hours or bad weather conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype: The specific infotype (usually infotype 2001 for Absences or infotype 2002 for Attendances) for reduced working hours or bad weather is not maintained for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for handling reduced working hours or bad weather may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be in an active status or may not have the necessary authorizations to access the infotype.
  Time Management Settings: There may be issues with the time management settings or the absence types configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check if the relevant infotype (2001 or 2002) for reduced working hours or bad weather is maintained.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or update the infotype with the appropriate data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for reduced working hours and bad weather is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  Verify that the absence types or attendance types related to reduced working hours or bad weather are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Employee Status:
  
  Check the employee's status to ensure they are active and eligible for the infotype you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the infotype for the employee.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to maintain infotypes related to reduced working hours or bad weather.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Infotype 2001 is typically used for Absences, while Infotype 2002 is used for Attendances.
  Time Management: Understanding how time management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to attendance and absence records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR or Payroll.