How To Fix 5F553 - Error while calculating the value of the absence quota.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Error while calculating the value of the absence quota.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F553 - Error while calculating the value of the absence quota. ?

  The SAP error message 5F553, which states "Error while calculating the value of the absence quota," typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of absence quotas, employee master data, or the absence type itself.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The absence quota type may not be configured correctly in the system. This includes settings related to accrual rules, validity periods, or quota types.
  Missing Master Data: The employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect. For example, missing infotypes related to absence management (like infotype 2006 for absence quotas).
  Invalid Absence Type: The absence type being processed may not be valid or may not have the necessary configuration for quota calculation.
  Technical Issues: There could be a bug or issue in the SAP system that is causing the calculation to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for the calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the absence quota types in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined, including accrual rules and validity periods.
  Review Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee master data is complete and accurate. Check infotypes related to absence management, especially infotype 2006 (Absence Quotas).
  Validate Absence Type: Ensure that the absence type being used is valid and has the necessary configuration for quota calculation.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is causing the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially those related to absence management (e.g., 2001 for Absences, 2006 for Absence Quotas).
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.