How To Fix HRPADJP_LA008 - Time unit of absence quota type must be Hours; check quota &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADJP_LA - Message Class for JP LC LSA

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Time unit of absence quota type must be Hours; check quota &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADJP_LA008 - Time unit of absence quota type must be Hours; check quota &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADJP_LA008 indicates that there is an issue with the time unit of an absence quota type in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the time unit must be in hours, but the current configuration does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The absence quota type in question is configured with a time unit that is not in hours (e.g., days or minutes).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry when setting up the absence quota type or when assigning it to an employee.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be affecting the expected behavior of the absence quota types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quota Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant configuration for absence quotas.
  Ensure that the time unit for the absence quota type is set to hours. This can typically be found under Personnel Management > Time Management > Absence Quotas > Define Absence Quota Types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Unit:
  
  If the time unit is set incorrectly, change it to hours and save the configuration.
  Make sure to check if there are any dependencies or related configurations that might also need adjustment.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee records to ensure that the correct absence quota type is assigned and that it aligns with the configured time unit.
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to view and edit employee data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing absence quotas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  PA20/PA30: Display/Change employee data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADJP_LA008 error message in your SAP system.