How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG551 - No holiday payment selected and only Saturday and Sunday selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 551

• Message text: No holiday payment selected and only Saturday and Sunday selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG551 - No holiday payment selected and only Saturday and Sunday selected ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG551 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with leave requests or holiday payments. This error indicates that there are no holiday payments selected for the specified period, and only Saturday and Sunday have been selected as days off.
  Cause:
  
  No Holiday Payment Configuration: The system may not have any holiday payment settings configured for the employee or the specific leave type.
  Incorrect Leave Type: The leave type selected may not be associated with holiday payments.
  Selection of Days: If only weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are selected, the system may not recognize these as valid days for holiday payment, especially if there are no holidays defined in the system for those days.
  Absence Quota Issues: There may be issues with the absence quota or entitlements that prevent holiday payments from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the holiday payment settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant infotypes (like IT2001 for Absences) and ensuring that the holiday payment type is correctly assigned.
  Review Leave Type: Verify that the leave type being used allows for holiday payments. You may need to adjust the configuration of the leave type in the system.
  Adjust Selected Days: If only weekends are selected, consider selecting weekdays or ensuring that the selected days include recognized holidays.
  Check Absence Quotas: Review the employee's absence quotas to ensure they have sufficient entitlement for holiday payments. If necessary, adjust the quotas or entitlements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration steps related to holiday payments and absence management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to process holiday payments and manage leave requests.
  Testing in Development: If changes are made to configurations, it is advisable to test them in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.