How To Fix 5G052 - Missing entry on AB table for absence day &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Missing entry on AB table for absence day &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G052 - Missing entry on AB table for absence day & ?

  The SAP error message 5G052 indicates that there is a missing entry in the Absence (AB) table for a specific absence day. This error typically occurs in the context of time management and payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary data for an employee's absence record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The absence record for the specified day is not present in the Absence table (e.g., table PA2001).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of absence types or the way they are processed in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors could lead to missing records or incorrect absence types being assigned.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation has not been run correctly, it may not have generated the necessary entries in the Absence table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Absence Records: Verify if the absence record for the specified day exists in the Absence table. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to view the contents of the relevant tables (e.g., PA2001).
  
  
  Reprocess Time Evaluation: If the absence record is missing due to time evaluation not being run, you may need to reprocess the time evaluation for the relevant period. Use transaction code PT60 to run the time evaluation.
  
  
  Correct Configuration: Review the configuration of absence types in the system. Ensure that all necessary absence types are correctly defined and that the relevant infotypes are set up properly.
  
  
  Data Entry Review: Check for any manual entries that may have been incorrectly inputted. Ensure that all absence records are entered correctly and that there are no gaps in the data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  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 PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  Tables: Key tables to check include:
  
  PA2001: Absences
  PA2002: Attendances
  T554S: Absence Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5G052 for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.