How To Fix 5R306 - Absence not valid since employee is with company for less than &1 months.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Absence not valid since employee is with company for less than &1 months.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R306 - Absence not valid since employee is with company for less than &1 months. ?

  The SAP error message 5R306 indicates that an absence cannot be recorded for an employee who has been with the company for less than a specified number of months (denoted by "&1"). This is typically a configuration setting in the SAP system that restricts the recording of certain types of absences for new employees until they have completed a minimum period of service.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Tenure: The employee has not met the minimum tenure requirement set in the system for the specific type of absence being recorded.
  Configuration Settings: The absence type may have been configured to require a minimum period of employment before it can be used.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type being attempted may not be applicable to new employees.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee's Start Date: Verify the employee's start date and ensure that they have completed the required months of service.
  Review Absence Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the absence type in SAP (usually found in the IMG under "Time Management" -> "Absences" -> "Absence Types").
  Check if there is a minimum tenure requirement set for the absence type in question.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration to either:
  
  Change the minimum tenure requirement.
  Allow the absence type for new employees if appropriate.
  
  
  Use Alternative Absence Type: If the absence type is not applicable for new employees, consider using a different absence type that does not have such restrictions.
  Consult with HR or SAP Support: If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to absence management that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on absence management to understand the implications of changing configuration settings.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the absence recording works as intended for both new and existing employees.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5R306 and successfully record the absence for the employee in question.