How To Fix HRCALARREPORTING006 - There is no working day before the start date of absence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALARREPORTING - Messages for payroll reports

• Message number: 006

• Message text: There is no working day before the start date of absence

What causes this issue?

There is no work day in which the employee is active before the absence
start date.
This can happen if, for example, the employee takes vacation
immediately after having been contracted.

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

System Response

The payment date is activated at the absence start date.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING006 - There is no working day before the start date of absence ?

  The SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING006 indicates that there is no working day before the start date of an absence. This typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when trying to record or process an absence that requires a valid working day prior to its start date.
  Cause:
  
  Absence Start Date: The absence start date may be set to a day that is not a working day (e.g., a weekend or holiday).
  Calendar Configuration: The work schedule or holiday calendar may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence start date falling on a non-working day.
  Employee's Work Schedule: The employee's specific work schedule may not include any working days before the absence start date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Dates: Verify the absence start date and ensure it is set to a valid working day. If it falls on a weekend or holiday, adjust the date accordingly.
  Review Work Schedule: Check the employee's work schedule to ensure that there are working days defined before the absence start date. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the employee's work schedule in SAP.
  Reviewing the calendar for the relevant period.
  
  
  Adjust Calendar Settings: If the calendar settings are incorrect, you may need to adjust the holiday calendar or work schedule configuration in the system. This may involve:
  
  Updating the public holiday calendar.
  Ensuring that the work schedule rules are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your HR department or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee details and work schedules.
  Configuration: The configuration for work schedules can be found in the SAP IMG under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Work Schedule.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on absence management and work schedule configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.