How To Fix 72017 - No text for attendance with key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No text for attendance with key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72017 - No text for attendance with key & ?

  The SAP error message "72017 No text for attendance with key &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a description or text for a specific attendance type in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when processing time data or generating reports related to attendance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the specified attendance key has not been maintained in the system. This could happen if the attendance type was created but not properly configured with a description.
  Incorrect Key: The key being referenced may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to attendance types in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SAP HCM).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Attendance Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the HCM module).
  Navigate to the section where attendance types are defined (e.g., "Define Attendance Types").
  Check if the attendance type corresponding to the key in the error message has a text entry. If not, create or update the text entry.
  
  
  
  Verify the Key:
  
  Ensure that the key you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or discrepancies in the key.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for attendance types to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP HCM consultant or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the target system has the required configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or PA30 (to view employee data) to navigate to the relevant areas in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on maintaining attendance types and related configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing text or configuration issues, you should be able to resolve the error message 72017.