How To Fix 5F029 - No absence group for modif &1, absence subtype &2, date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No absence group for modif &1, absence subtype &2, date &3

What causes this issue?

There are no absence groups associated with the employee absence type
group, absence subtype and end of validity date.

System Response

In the absence of a modifier, the system is not able to calculate the
salary reference for the IJSS calculation.

How to fix this error?

Check table T554S settings and associate with the MOABW/SUBTY pair an
ABSTY corresponding to a given absence group.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F029 - No absence group for modif &1, absence subtype &2, date &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5F029 indicates that there is no absence group defined for the specified modification, absence subtype, and date. This error typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP system, particularly when trying to process or record absences for employees.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The absence group for the specified absence subtype has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Absence Subtype: The absence subtype being used may not be valid or may not have been assigned to an absence group.
  Date Issues: The date specified may fall outside of the valid range for the absence group or subtype.
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom modifications or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the absence types or groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the area for Time Management.
  Check the configuration for Absence Types and ensure that the absence subtype in question is assigned to an absence group.
  Ensure that the absence group is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Absence Subtype:
  
  Verify that the absence subtype you are trying to use is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the absence subtype is linked to the correct absence group.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to process is within the valid range for the absence group and subtype.
  Check if there are any date restrictions or specific periods defined for the absence group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to custom modifications that may affect absence processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can try to create a test absence entry with the same parameters to confirm.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and validating the absence subtype, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check employee absence records.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Time Management and Absence Management for detailed configuration steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5F029 in your SAP system.