How To Fix 5F250 - An absence has been entered on &1 even though it's a non-working day.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 250

• Message text: An absence has been entered on &1 even though it's a non-working day.

What causes this issue?

An absence has been entered on &V1& even though it's a non-working day.

System Response

The system returns an error message and aborts processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the absences entered in infotype 2001 and also the substitutions
entered in infotype 2003.

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 5F250 - An absence has been entered on &1 even though it's a non-working day. ?

  The SAP error message 5F250 indicates that an absence has been recorded for a date that is classified as a non-working day in the system. This typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within SAP, where the system checks the work schedule of an employee against the absence entries being made.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date for which the absence is being recorded is marked as a non-working day in the employee's work schedule.
  Incorrect Work Schedule: The employee's work schedule may not be set up correctly, leading to confusion about which days are considered working days.
  Public Holidays: The absence may coincide with a public holiday that is recognized as a non-working day.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the work calendar or absence types in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Date: Check the date for which the absence is being entered and confirm whether it is indeed a non-working day.
  Check Work Schedule: Review the employee's work schedule to ensure it is set up correctly. This can be done in transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or through the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0007 - Planned Working Time).
  Adjust Absence Entry: If the absence is incorrectly entered for a non-working day, either change the date of the absence or remove the entry altogether.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the settings for work schedules, public holidays, and absence types to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling absence entries and work schedules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PT50 (Time Evaluation).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes related to absences (e.g., IT2001 - Absences, IT0007 - Planned Working Time).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates to the system that could resolve the problem.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user entering the absence has the appropriate permissions to do so, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5F250 and ensure that absence entries are correctly aligned with the employee's work schedule.