How To Fix HRPAYDECI188 - Leave year cannot be determined from IT 2006 (DOCNR &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Leave year cannot be determined from IT 2006 (DOCNR &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI188 - Leave year cannot be determined from IT 2006 (DOCNR &1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI188 indicates that the system is unable to determine the leave year from the infotype 2006 (Absences) for a specific document number (DOCNR &1). This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or leave management when the system is trying to calculate leave entitlements or balances.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The leave year may not be properly defined in the system for the employee in question. This can happen if the employee's leave entitlement data is incomplete or if the relevant configuration for leave years is not set up correctly.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype 2006 may not have the necessary entries or may have incorrect entries that prevent the system from determining the leave year.
  Date Issues: The dates in the infotype may not align with the defined leave year, leading to confusion in the system.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of leave years.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 2006: Review the entries in infotype 2006 for the employee associated with the document number. Ensure that the leave types and dates are correctly entered.
  Verify Leave Year Configuration: Check the configuration settings for leave years in the system. Ensure that the leave year is defined correctly in the system settings (e.g., in the configuration for absence types).
  Review Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and that all necessary infotypes (such as 0001, 0002, etc.) are correctly filled out.
  Check for Date Overlaps: Ensure that there are no overlapping absence records that could confuse the system regarding the leave year.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee records.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYDECI188 error message.