How To Fix 5Y534 - No data about absences/attendes exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 534

• Message text: No data about absences/attendes exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y534 - No data about absences/attendes exists ?

  The SAP error message 5Y534 ("No data about absences/attendances exists") typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Time Management modules when the system is unable to find any records related to employee absences or attendances for the specified period or criteria.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Exists: The most straightforward cause is that there are indeed no absence or attendance records for the employee in the specified time frame.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be incorrect, leading to no matching records.
  Data Not Yet Processed: If the data has been recently entered or changed, it may not have been processed or updated in the system yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the absence or attendance data.
  Time Evaluation Not Run: If the time evaluation process has not been executed, the absence and attendance data may not be available.
  Incorrect Infotype Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that absence or attendance records have been correctly entered for the employee in question.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria (such as date range, employee ID, etc.) are correct and relevant.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, run the time evaluation process to ensure that all data is processed and available.
  Check Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary permissions to access the absence and attendance data.
  Consult with HR: If you suspect that data should exist but cannot find it, consult with the HR department or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  Review Infotype Configuration: Check the configuration of the relevant infotypes to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PT50 (Display Time Evaluation Results).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes related to absences (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences, Infotype 2002 for Attendances).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on how absence and attendance data is managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.