How To Fix CATSXT046 - Attendance/absence type is not permitted in derivation & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Attendance/absence type is not permitted in derivation & & &

What causes this issue?

You have defined component &V2& as time-independent. You are not
permitted to enter an attendance/absence type for the derivation for
task type &v1& with the time-independent task component &V2& and task
level &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you want component &V2& to be time-independent.
If you do, refresh derivation &v1& &v2& &v3&. The Att./Absence field is
then reset to its initial value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT046 - Attendance/absence type is not permitted in derivation & & & ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT046 indicates that there is an issue with the attendance or absence type being used in the time recording process. This error typically arises in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when the system encounters an attendance or absence type that is not allowed for the specific derivation or configuration in place.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The attendance or absence type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the time management configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified attendance or absence type.
  Incorrect Time Type: The time type being used may not be valid for the employee or the specific time recording scenario.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the attendance/absence types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time management in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Time Management > Time Recording > CATS > Define Attendance/Absence Types.
  Ensure that the attendance/absence type you are trying to use is defined and permitted for the relevant employee group or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to record the specified attendance/absence type.
  
  
  
  Validate Time Type:
  
  Ensure that the time type being used is valid for the employee's personnel area and that it is correctly assigned in the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to time recording, review the logic to ensure it is correctly handling the attendance/absence types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CATS and the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the attendance/absence types can be recorded as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CATSXT046 error and implement a solution to resolve it.