How To Fix HRFBN00GENERAL008 - There is no leave entitlement in infotype 2006 for quota type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFBN00GENERAL - General message class for GB flexible benefits

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There is no leave entitlement in infotype 2006 for quota type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFBN00GENERAL008 - There is no leave entitlement in infotype 2006 for quota type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFBN00GENERAL008 indicates that there is no leave entitlement recorded in Infotype 2006 (Absence Quotas) for the specified quota type. This error typically arises when an employee attempts to request leave or when a leave calculation is performed, but the system cannot find the necessary leave entitlement for the specified quota type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Leave Entitlement: The most common cause is that the employee does not have any leave entitlement recorded in Infotype 2006 for the specified quota type.
  Incorrect Quota Type: The quota type being referenced may not be correctly configured or may not exist for the employee.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the employee's records, such as incorrect personnel number or infotype configuration.
  Time Management Configuration: The configuration for time management may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in calculating leave entitlements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 2006: 
  
  Go to the employee's record and check Infotype 2006 to see if the leave entitlement for the specified quota type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or update the record to include the necessary leave entitlement.
  
  
  
  Create Leave Entitlement:
  
  If the entitlement is missing, you can create a new record in Infotype 2006 for the employee with the appropriate quota type and the correct amount of leave entitlement.
  
  
  
  Verify Quota Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the quota type being referenced is correctly configured in the system. Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for time management and leave entitlements.
  
  
  
  Review Time Management Settings:
  
  Check the overall time management settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for the employee group and the specific quota type.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or access to configuration settings that can help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2006: This infotype is used to manage absence quotas for employees, including vacation, sick leave, and other types of leave.
  Quota Types: Quota types are defined in the system and determine the rules and calculations for leave entitlements.
  Time Management Configuration: This includes settings related to how leave entitlements are calculated, accrued, and managed within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.