How To Fix HRCALCOREPORT006 - No working day found before the start date of absence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALCOREPORT - Messages for payroll reports (CO)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No working day found 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 HRCALCOREPORT006 - No working day found before the start date of absence ?

  The SAP error message HRCALCOREPORT006 indicates that the system could not find any working days 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 processing leave requests or absence reports.
  Cause:
  
  Calendar Configuration: The absence start date may fall on a non-working day (e.g., weekend or holiday) and there are no working days defined in the calendar before this date.
  Absence Type Settings: The absence type may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in determining valid working days.
  Employee's Work Schedule: The employee's work schedule may not be set up properly, or there may be gaps in the calendar that do not account for working days.
  Date Range Issues: The date range specified for the absence may not align with the defined working days in the employee's calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Calendar: Verify the work schedule and holiday calendar assigned to the employee. Ensure that there are working days defined before the absence start date.
  Adjust Absence Dates: If the absence start date is on a non-working day, consider adjusting the absence request to start on the next available working day.
  Review Absence Type Configuration: Ensure that the absence type is configured correctly in the system, including the rules for calculating working days.
  Employee Work Schedule: Check the employee's work schedule settings in the system to ensure they are accurate and complete.
  Consult with HR: If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team to review the configuration and settings related to absence management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring absence management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to absence management and work schedule configuration for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct tests with different absence scenarios to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.