How To Fix FITVPS357 - Begin of absence occurs outside of the duty allocation

FITVPS357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Begin of absence occurs outside of the duty allocation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS357 - Begin of absence occurs outside of the duty allocation ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS357, which states "Begin of absence occurs outside of the duty allocation," typically arises in the context of time management and personnel administration within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the absence record being entered and the employee's duty schedule or allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Absence Timing: The absence being recorded starts at a time that is not covered by the employee's scheduled working hours or duty allocation. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work from 9 AM to 5 PM, but the absence starts at 8 AM, this would trigger the error.
  Incorrect Duty Schedule: The employee's duty schedule may not be correctly defined or may not cover the period of the absence.
  Absence Type Configuration: The absence type may have specific rules or configurations that restrict when it can be recorded.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple mistake in the dates or times