How To Fix HRPAYDEBW018 - No relevant absences have been entered for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No relevant absences have been entered for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW018 - No relevant absences have been entered for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW018 indicates that there are no relevant absences recorded for the specified personnel number in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when attempting to generate reports that require absence data.
  Cause:
  
  No Absences Recorded: The most straightforward cause is that the employee (identified by the personnel number) has not recorded any absences in the system.
  Absence Types Not Configured: The absence types that are relevant for payroll processing may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Not Updated: There may be a delay in updating the absence data in the system, especially if the data was recently entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or process absence data for the specified personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Records: Verify if there are any absence records for the specified personnel number. This can be done by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences) in the SAP HR module.
  Enter Absences: If no absences are recorded, you may need to enter the relevant absence data for the employee.
  Verify Personnel Number: Ensure that the personnel number entered is correct and corresponds to an active employee in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of absence types in the system to ensure they are set up correctly and are relevant for payroll processing.
  Data Refresh: If the absence data was recently entered, ensure that the data has been saved and refreshed in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process absence data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 2001 (Absences) and Infotype 2002 (Leave Entitlement) to understand how absence data is stored and processed.
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing cycle in SAP and how absence data impacts payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in the SAP system to ensure proper access to absence data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or support team for further assistance.