How To Fix HRITFAU097 - Day indicator to be 'Not applicable' for this leave

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFAU - Message class for New Infotype Framework (Australia)

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Day indicator to be 'Not applicable' for this leave

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFAU097 - Day indicator to be 'Not applicable' for this leave ?

  The SAP error message HRITFAU097, which states that the "Day indicator to be 'Not applicable' for this leave," typically occurs in the context of leave management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific configuration for the leave type being processed, but the day indicator is not set correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Leave Type Configuration: The leave type may not be configured properly in the system. Each leave type has specific settings, including how days are counted (e.g., full days, half days, etc.).
  Day Indicator Settings: The day indicator for the leave type may not be set to 'Not applicable' when it should be, or it may be incorrectly set for the type of leave being requested.
  Absence Quota Issues: There may be issues with the absence quota assigned to the employee, which could affect how the leave is processed.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of leave requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Leave Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the leave type in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for leave types and ensure that the day indicator is set correctly for the leave type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Absence Quotas:
  
  Check the employee's absence quotas to ensure they are correctly set up and that the employee has sufficient leave balance for the requested leave.
  
  
  
  Adjust Day Indicator:
  
  If the leave type should indeed have a day indicator of 'Not applicable', ensure that this is reflected in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific leave type and error message for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the leave request process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRITFAU097 for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to process leave requests and access the necessary configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.