How To Fix HRGB_GEN003 - Error; Absence Payment (08/&1/&2/&3) not found (T554C)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GEN - Generic Messages for all utility classes

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error; Absence Payment (08/&1/&2/&3) not found (T554C)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GEN003 - Error; Absence Payment (08/&1/&2/&3) not found (T554C) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GEN003, which states "Absence Payment (08/&1/&2/&3) not found (T554C)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find a corresponding entry in the T554C table for a specific absence type and its associated payment information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The absence type (in this case, represented by the placeholders 08/&1/&2/&3) may not be properly configured in the T554C table. This table contains the absence types and their corresponding payment information.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered in the payroll processing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings between absence types and payment types.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications or enhancements to the payroll processing, they may have inadvertently affected the absence payment configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T554C Table: Verify that the absence type in question is correctly defined in the T554C table. You can do this by using transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the table entries.
  
  Ensure that the absence type exists and that the relevant payment information is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Absence Types: If the absence type is missing, you may need to create or maintain it using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or through the relevant configuration path in SPRO.
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Absences > Define Absence Types and ensure that the absence type is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration to ensure that all necessary settings related to absence types and payments are correctly defined.
  
  This includes reviewing the payroll schema and rules that may reference the absence type.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data: If possible, test the payroll run with different employee data or absence types to see if the error persists, which can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific absence type and payment configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T554C Table: This table is crucial for defining absence types and their associated payment information in SAP HR.
  Absence Types: Each absence type in SAP HR can have specific configurations that dictate how they are processed in payroll.
  Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll schema and how absence types are integrated into payroll calculations is essential for troubleshooting this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRGB_GEN003 error in your SAP system.