How To Fix 72189 - Activate one condition for the recorded absence/attendance

72189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Activate one condition for the recorded absence/attendance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72189 - Activate one condition for the recorded absence/attendance ?

  The SAP error message 72189, which states "Activate one condition for the recorded absence/attendance," typically occurs in the context of time management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or condition that needs to be activated for the absence or attendance type being recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The absence or attendance type may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary conditions for processing the absence or attendance have not been set up.
  Inactive Status: The specific absence or attendance type may be inactive or not allowed for the employee or the specific time period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to record the absence or attendance.
  Incorrect Time Management Settings: There may be issues with the overall time management settings in the system that prevent the recording of certain types of absences or attendances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration