How To Fix 5E556 - Employee on sick leave or work relation cancelled in selected period

5E556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Employee on sick leave or work relation cancelled in selected period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E556 - Employee on sick leave or work relation cancelled in selected period ?

  The SAP error message 5E556, which states "Employee on sick leave or work relation cancelled in selected period," typically occurs in the context of HR and payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the employee you are trying to process (e.g., for payroll, time evaluation, or other HR-related functions) has a status that prevents the action from being completed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Sick Leave: The employee has been marked as being on sick leave during the period you are trying to process. This could be due to a valid sick leave record in the system.
  Cancelled Work Relation: The employee's work relationship (e.g., employment contract) has been terminated or cancelled during the selected period. This could be due to resignation, termination, or other HR actions.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are trying to process may overlap with the period of