How To Fix HRPADBE_ABSENCES045 - Working days between absence end and RPI begin date: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADBE_ABSENCES - Messages for absences BE

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Working days between absence end and RPI begin date: & & & &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a
<DS:TX.BE_RPI>recognized partial illness</> (RPI) for the employee,
however, one of the prerequisites has not been fulfilled. An RPI cannot
be created if there is no preceding absence, or if the end date for the
preceding absence is not consistent with the start date of the RPI
period.

System Response

The system has identified that one of the following prerequisites should
be fulfilled before the RPI can be saved:
The RPI requires a preceding absence
An absence record for this employee must exist before the start date of
the RPI period.
There are no working days between the preceding absence and the RPI
period.
No working days are allowed between the end date of the preceding
absence and the start date of the RPI period.
<ZH>Note:</>
This is a type W message.
This warning message can also occur when an employee is hired during the
RPI or the preceding absences are no longer available (e.g. after a
go-live). In these cases, the warning can be ignored.

How to fix this error?

You must check the dates for the RPI period or the absence record. If
necessary, maintain the dates for the absence record, or change the
start date of the RPI period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADBE_ABSENCES045 - Working days between absence end and RPI begin date: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message HRPADBE_ABSENCES045 typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there are working days between the end of an absence and the start of the RPI (Regular Pay Increase) that are not accounted for, which can lead to inconsistencies in payroll processing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Absence Overlap: There may be an absence that overlaps with the RPI period, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Dates: The absence end date and the RPI begin date may not be set correctly, leading to a gap or overlap.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the absence management or payroll processing that are not aligned with the company's policies or legal requirements.
  Missing Data: Required data for processing the absence or RPI may be missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Absence Records: Review the absence records for the employee in question. Ensure that the absence end date does not overlap with the RPI begin date.
  
  
  Verify Dates: Confirm that the absence end date and the RPI begin date are correctly entered. Adjust them if necessary to ensure there are no working days in between that are unaccounted for.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to absence management and payroll. Ensure that they are set up according to the company's policies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the scenario in a test environment to see if the error can be reproduced and to test potential solutions without affecting live data.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HCM team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee absence records.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on absence management and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.