How To Fix 72207 - Caution! Grouping of attendance/abence types for counting is 00

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Caution! Grouping of attendance/abence types for counting is 00

What causes this issue?

You have not made an entry in the <LS>Grouping of attendances/absences
for counting</> field.

System Response

The system counts the attendance or absence type according to the rules
in table T554X (old counting rules). The relevant entries in T554X are
selected using grouping for attendances/absences <LS>00</>.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72207 - Caution! Grouping of attendance/abence types for counting is 00 ?

  The SAP error message 72207, which states "Caution! Grouping of attendance/absence types for counting is 00," typically occurs in the context of time management and payroll processing within the SAP system. This message indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of attendance and absence types in the system, specifically that the grouping for counting is set to "00," which means that the system does not know how to process these types for counting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The absence or attendance types have not been properly configured in the system. Specifically, the grouping for counting may not have been assigned or is incorrectly set to "00."
  Missing Grouping: The absence or attendance types that are being used in the time evaluation or payroll process do not have a valid grouping assigned, which is necessary for the system to process them correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom attendance or absence types created, they may not have been assigned a grouping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and navigate to the following path:
  
  Time Management -> Attendance/Absence -> Define Attendance/Absence Types.
  
  
  Review the configuration for the specific attendance or absence types that are causing the error. Ensure that they have a valid grouping assigned for counting.
  
  
  
  Assign Grouping:
  
  If the grouping is set to "00," you will need to assign a valid grouping that corresponds to how you want the system to count these types. This may involve selecting an appropriate grouping from the available options.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the time evaluation or payroll process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring attendance and absence types, especially if you are unsure about which grouping to assign.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in time management and payroll.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check employee records and run evaluations.
  Custom Types: If you have custom attendance or absence types, ensure that they are properly documented and configured in line with your organization's policies.
  Testing Environment: Always make changes in a testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 72207 and ensure that attendance and absence types are correctly processed in your SAP system.