How To Fix 5G855 - Absence already converted &

5G855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Absence already converted &

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5G855 - Details

• The SAP error message 5G855 ("Absence already converted") typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that an absence record has already been processed or converted, and therefore cannot be processed again.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The absence record you are trying to process has already been converted into a payroll or time management record.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an attempt to re-enter or modify an absence that has already been finalized.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the absence types or the way the system handles absence conversions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Absence Records: Review the absence records for the employee in question to confirm whether the absence has already been processed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 2001 for Absences) and checking the status of the absence.
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries: Ensure that you are not