HRPAD99_EVE703 - Employee is not eligible for this type of absence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99_EVE - Messages for EVE

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Employee is not eligible for this type of absence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD99_EVE703 - Employee is not eligible for this type of absence ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD99_EVE703, which states "Employee is not eligible for this type of absence," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module when an employee attempts to request or record an absence that they are not eligible for based on the configured rules in the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Eligibility Criteria: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria defined in the absence type configuration. This could be due to factors such as:
  
  Employment status (e.g., part-time vs. full-time)
  Length of service
  Specific conditions related to the absence type (e.g., maternity leave, sick leave)
  
  
  
  Absence Type Configuration: The absence type may be configured incorrectly or may not be set up to allow certain employees to take that type of leave.
  
  
  Employee Master Data: There may be issues with the employee's master data, such as incorrect infotype records (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  
  
  Time Management Settings: The time management settings in the system may not allow the employee to take the requested absence type.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Eligibility Criteria: Review the eligibility criteria for the absence type in the configuration settings. Ensure that the employee meets all the necessary conditions.
  
  
  Review Absence Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the absence type in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Time Management").
  Verify that the absence type is correctly configured to allow the employee's group or category to take that absence.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data: 
  
  Check the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., 0000, 0001, 0007) to ensure that all information is accurate and up to date.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit and has the appropriate employment status.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support: If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team to investigate further. They may need to look into specific configurations or customizations that could be affecting eligibility.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuring absence types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to time management and absence types for additional insights on eligibility rules and configurations.
  Testing: If changes are made to configurations or master data, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that other employees are not adversely affected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.