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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 sick leave or the cancellation of the work relationship.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Review the employee's status in the system. You can do this by checking the infotype records (e.g., IT0000 for Actions, IT0001 for Organizational Assignment, IT0007 for Planned Working Time, and IT0016 for Contract Elements).
  Look for any sick leave records (IT2001) or termination records (IT0000) that may affect the processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date Range:
  
  If the processing period overlaps with the sick leave or cancellation, consider adjusting the date range to exclude the period when the employee is on sick leave or when the work relationship was cancelled.
  
  
  
  Consult HR Policies:
  
  Ensure that you are following the organization's HR policies regarding sick leave and employment status. This may involve consulting with HR personnel to understand the implications of the employee's current status.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the sick leave or cancellation was entered incorrectly, you may need to correct the data in the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit the employee's records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee status, such as:
  
  IT0000: Actions
  IT0001: Organizational Assignment
  IT0007: Planned Working Time
  IT2001: Absences (for sick leave)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee records, as restrictions may prevent you from accessing certain data.
  
  
  Consult SAP Help: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on HR processes and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.