How To Fix 5F019 - Absence category &1 and stop type &2 are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Absence category &1 and stop type &2 are not compatible

What causes this issue?

The category of absence (infotype 2001) and the non-productive type
(infotype 0424) are incompatible.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Verify the customizing authorizing complementary data for the absence
category selected in the T554S 'Absence/presence categories'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F019 - Absence category &1 and stop type &2 are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message 5F019 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the absence category and the stop type in the context of absence management. This error typically arises when trying to process an absence record that does not align with the defined rules in the system.
  Cause:
  The incompatibility can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The absence category (e.g., sick leave, vacation) and the stop type (e.g., full-time, part-time) may not be configured to work together in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the absence type configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an absence type that is not allowed for the selected stop type.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules defined in the system that restrict certain combinations of absence categories and stop types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for absence types in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" > "Time Management" > "Absences").
  Verify that the absence category and stop type are correctly configured to be compatible. Ensure that the absence type is allowed for the specific stop type.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entered for the absence record. Ensure that the absence category selected is appropriate for the employee's stop type.
  If necessary, consult with HR or the relevant department to confirm the correct absence category to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding absence management. There may be specific instructions on how to handle different absence types and stop types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing absences.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Absence Management to understand the rules and configurations better.
  User Roles: Ensure that users entering absence records have the appropriate roles and authorizations to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.