How To Fix HRPAYDESVBEA007 - Absence &1 has the obsolete indicator 06

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Absence &1 has the obsolete indicator 06

What causes this issue?

In the view <LS>V_T5D0S_E</> (Absences: BEA and Motherhood Protection
(EEL) indicator), the the obsolete indicator <LS>06</> (05 Unpaid
Nursing Care Leave (Sect. 2 or 3 Para. 1 PflegeZG)) has been assigned to
absence &v1&.

System Response

The BEA notification for the employee was created with errors.

How to fix this error?

Change the indicator for absence &v1& in the view <LS>V_T5D0S_E</> to
<LS>17</> (05 Unpaid Nursing Care Leave (Sect. 2 PflegeZG)) or <LS>18</>
(05 Unpaid Nursing Care Leave (Sect. 3 Para. 1 PflegeZG)).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA007 - Absence &1 has the obsolete indicator 06 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA007 indicates that there is an issue with an absence record in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to the absence type having an obsolete indicator set to 06. This typically means that the absence type is no longer valid for processing in the current configuration or version of the system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Absence Type: The absence type associated with the absence record has been marked as obsolete in the system. This could happen due to changes in business processes, updates in the HR module, or configuration changes made by the HR team.
  Configuration Changes: If the absence type was recently modified or deactivated in the system, any existing records using that absence type may trigger this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the absence types, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Absence Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for absence types in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" -> "Time Management" -> "Absences").
  Verify if the absence type in question is marked as obsolete. If it is, you may need to either reactivate it or create a new absence type to replace it.
  
  
  
  Update Absence Records:
  
  If the absence type is obsolete, you may need to update the existing absence records to use a valid absence type. This can be done through the relevant HR transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Ensure that all employees affected by this absence type have their records updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  Collaborate with your HR or payroll team to understand the implications of the obsolete absence type and to determine the best course of action for handling existing records.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the absence records are processed correctly without triggering the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on absence management and configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  User Training: Ensure that HR personnel are trained on the implications of marking absence types as obsolete and the process for updating records.
  
  By addressing the obsolete indicator and ensuring that all absence records are aligned with the current configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESVBEA007 error.