How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP850 - SBP Error; Table PERIOD HISTORY contains no entries for absence &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 850

• Message text: SBP Error; Table PERIOD HISTORY contains no entries for absence &1 - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP850 - SBP Error; Table PERIOD HISTORY contains no entries for absence &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message "HRGB_GBSXP850 SBP Error; Table PERIOD HISTORY contains no entries for absence &1 - &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when the system is trying to process an absence record but cannot find the necessary historical data in the "PERIOD HISTORY" table for the specified absence type and period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that there are no entries in the "PERIOD HISTORY" table for the specified absence type and the date range indicated by the placeholders &1 (start date) and &2 (end date).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the absence management settings, leading to the absence not being recorded properly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the historical absence data was not transferred correctly.
  Absence Type Not Defined: The absence type being referenced may not be defined in the system or may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the PERIOD HISTORY Table: Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to view the "PERIOD HISTORY" table and check if there are entries for the specified absence type and date range. If there are no entries, you may need to create them or investigate why they are missing.
  Review Absence Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for absence management (transaction SPRO) and ensure that the absence types are correctly defined and configured.
  Data Entry: If the absence records are missing, you may need to manually enter the absence data for the specified period.
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If this is a new implementation or a recent migration, verify that all necessary historical data has been migrated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to absence management and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SE16/SE16N (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify absence records and related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.