How To Fix FITVPS361 - The absence must lie within the current separation allowance period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 361

• Message text: The absence must lie within the current separation allowance period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS361 - The absence must lie within the current separation allowance period ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS361 indicates that there is an issue with the absence record in relation to the separation allowance period. This error typically arises when an absence is being recorded or processed, but it does not fall within the defined separation allowance period for the employee.
  Cause:
  
  Absence Date Range: The absence dates entered do not fall within the separation allowance period defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The separation allowance period may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may have changed, affecting their eligibility for certain absences.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type being used may not be valid for the current separation allowance period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Dates: Verify the dates of the absence being entered. Ensure that they fall within the separation allowance period.
  Review Separation Allowance Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the separation allowance period in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the dates are accurate.
  Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that their status and eligibility for absences are correctly defined.
  Use Correct Absence Type: Ensure that the absence type being used is appropriate for the separation allowance period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific configuration settings related to separation allowances and absences.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to review employee records and absence types.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the absence can be processed successfully.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.