How To Fix HRPAYDESV554 - The field for the start of the absence time must not be empty

HRPAYDESV554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 554

• Message text: The field for the start of the absence time must not be empty

What causes this issue?

The field for the start of the absence time (absence type &v1&) is
empty. However, since it is a mandatory field, it must be filled.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZKk>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

You may have to correct the error in the report. Contact SAP Support.

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.

HRPAYDESV554 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV554 indicates that there is an issue with the absence time entry in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to the absence record. The error states that the field for the start of the absence time must not be empty, meaning that when you are trying to record an absence (such as sick leave, vacation, etc.), the system requires a start time for that absence.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The absence record is being created or modified without specifying the start date and/or time for the absence.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the absence type settings that require a start time but are not being fulfilled.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the start time when filling out the absence form.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Start Time: Ensure that you fill in the start date and time for the absence when creating or editing the absence record. This