How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_REC161 - All absences must be maintained in HR; number of unprocessed absences: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_REC -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: All absences must be maintained in HR; number of unprocessed absences: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_REC161 - All absences must be maintained in HR; number of unprocessed absences: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_REC161 indicates that there are unprocessed absences in the system that need to be maintained in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises in the context of the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) module when trying to process incidents or records that involve employee absences.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are absences recorded for an employee that have not been processed or maintained in the HR module.
  The system requires that all absences be properly recorded and maintained in HR before proceeding with certain actions in the EHS module.
  The number of unprocessed absences is indicated by the placeholder &1 in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Absence Records:
  
  Go to the HR module and check the absence records for the employee in question.
  Ensure that all absences are correctly recorded and processed.
  
  
  
  Maintain Absences:
  
  If there are any missing or unprocessed absences, enter or update the absence records in the HR module.
  Make sure that the absence types and dates are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Incident:
  
  After ensuring that all absences are maintained, try to reprocess the incident or record that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to maintain absence records, consult your HR team or the person responsible for HR data management.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain absence records in the HR module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit absence records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to HR absence management for detailed procedures on maintaining absence records.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that all employee absences are properly maintained in the HR module, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in the EHS module.