How To Fix 5M184 - No automatic leave account: entries will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 184

• Message text: No automatic leave account: entries will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M184 - No automatic leave account: entries will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 5M184 ("No automatic leave account: entries will be deleted") typically occurs in the context of leave management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with absence types and leave accounts. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an automatic leave account for a specific employee or absence type, which can lead to the deletion of entries related to leave requests.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the automatic leave account has not been configured for the specific absence type in the system. This can happen if the absence type is newly created or if there have been changes to the configuration.
  
  
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly set up to link to the appropriate leave account. This includes missing or incorrect infotype records related to leave accounts.
  
  
  Absence Type Settings: The absence type may not be correctly assigned to a leave account in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for absence types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Time Management > Absences > Define Absence Types.
  Ensure that the absence type in question is linked to an automatic leave account.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the relevant infotypes (such as infotype 2001 for Absences) are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct leave account.
  
  
  
  Assign Leave Accounts:
  
  If necessary, create or assign the appropriate leave accounts for the absence types that are generating the error.
  Ensure that the leave account is set up to allow for automatic postings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the absence entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring absence types and leave accounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and employee data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M184 and ensure that leave accounts are properly configured and linked to the relevant absence types.