How To Fix HRCALFIREPORTING048 - Absence type &1, &2 for the &3 has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALFIREPORTING - Messages for Finnish payroll reporting

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Absence type &1, &2 for the &3 has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALFIREPORTING048 - Absence type &1, &2 for the &3 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message HRCALFIREPORTING048 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of absence types in the system. Specifically, the message states that the absence type specified (represented by placeholders &1, &2, and &3) has not been defined in the system for the relevant context (e.g., a specific employee, reporting period, or other criteria).
  Cause:
  
  Absence Type Not Defined: The absence type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The absence type may exist, but it might not be properly linked to the relevant employee group, personnel area, or other organizational units.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the absence type field when processing the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for absence types (usually under Personnel Management > Time Management > Absences).
  Verify that the absence type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Absence Type:
  
  If the absence type is not defined, you will need to create it. This involves specifying the absence type, its characteristics, and any relevant settings (e.g., whether it is paid or unpaid, how it affects payroll, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee for whom you are trying to report the absence has the correct settings and that the absence type is applicable to their personnel area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Make sure that the user trying to access or report the absence has the necessary authorizations to view or process that absence type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring absence types and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to evaluate time data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to absence types and reporting.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the absence type is now recognized and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRCALFIREPORTING048 and ensure that absence types are correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.