How To Fix 5F556 - No parameters for this absence type specified in the guide

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 556

• Message text: No parameters for this absence type specified in the guide

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F556 - No parameters for this absence type specified in the guide ?

  The SAP error message 5F556 ("No parameters for this absence type specified in the guide") typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary parameters or configuration settings for a specific absence type in the absence management guide.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The absence type in question has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the absence type does not have the required parameters set up in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the absence type parameters.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the absence type, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the area for absence management.
  Ensure that the absence type in question is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set up.
  Verify that the absence type is linked to the correct absence management guide.
  
  
  
  Review Absence Type:
  
  Check if the absence type exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the absence type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify absence types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries related to the absence type in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on configuring absence types and the parameters required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA20, PA30, and PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  Absence Management Guide: Review the absence management guide in your organization to understand how absence types are structured and configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring absence types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5F556 in your SAP system.