How To Fix 5M646 - Employee not in entered leave schema (of-kode)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Employee not in entered leave schema (of-kode)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M646 - Employee not in entered leave schema (of-kode) ?

  The SAP error message 5M646, which states "Employee not in entered leave schema (of-kode)," typically occurs in the context of leave management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the employee for whom the leave request is being processed is not associated with the specified leave schema (or leave type) in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Leave Schema: The leave schema (or leave type) entered does not match any schema assigned to the employee in their master data.
  Employee Master Data: The employee may not have been assigned to the correct leave schema in their infotype records (e.g., Infotype 2006 - Absences).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the leave management settings that prevent the employee from being associated with the leave schema.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a simple data entry error where the wrong leave schema code was entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Check Infotype 2006 (Absences) to see if the employee is assigned to the correct leave schema.
  If not, update the employee's master data to include the correct leave schema.
  
  
  
  Verify Leave Schema Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the leave schema in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the leave schema is correctly defined and that it includes the employee's personnel area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Correct Leave Schema Code:
  
  If the leave schema code was entered incorrectly, correct it in the leave request or transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team to ensure that the configuration is correct and that there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2006 (Absences): This infotype is used to manage employee absences and is crucial for leave management.
  Leave Schemas: Leave schemas define the rules and types of leave that can be taken by employees. They are configured in the SAP system and must be correctly assigned to employees.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M646 and ensure that the employee is correctly associated with the appropriate leave schema.