5G842 - Invalid absence evaluation type for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Invalid absence evaluation type for &

What causes this issue?

The NCALE table for the Absence Calendar contains absence evaluation
types that are not recognisable.

System Response

Update will not occur.

How to fix this error?

Check the NCALE entry for that date against the absence infotype
records. Running the old Absence Calendar Generator (RPUSSPG0) will
correctly recreate NCALE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G842 - Invalid absence evaluation type for & ?

  The SAP error message 5G842 ("Invalid absence evaluation type for &") typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with employee absence evaluations. This error indicates that the system has encountered an absence evaluation type that is not valid or recognized for the specified employee or context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The absence evaluation type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type being used may not be compatible with the evaluation type specified.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the absence evaluation type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or evaluate the specified absence type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for absence evaluation types in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" -> "Time Management" -> "Absences").
  Ensure that the absence evaluation type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate absence types.
  
  
  
  Verify Absence Type:
  
  Check the absence type being used in the evaluation. Make sure it is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly filled out, especially in infotypes related to time management and absence.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform absence evaluations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on absence evaluation types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the invalid evaluation type is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.