How To Fix HRPAYRULOG021 - Future absence is not linked to a preceding absence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRULOG - Messages for HRUCALC0 logging

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Future absence is not linked to a preceding absence

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Link the future absence in question to the preceding absence that is the
first part of the absence. You link them in the <LS>Absences (2001)</>
infotype.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRULOG021 - Future absence is not linked to a preceding absence ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRULOG021, which states "Future absence is not linked to a preceding absence," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absences in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way future absences are configured or processed in relation to existing absences.
  Cause:
  
  
  Absence Configuration: The absence type may not be configured correctly to allow for future absences to be linked to preceding ones. This can happen if the absence types are not set up to recognize the relationship between different absence periods.
  
  
  Absence Overlap: There may be an attempt to create a future absence that overlaps with an existing absence, but the system requires that the future absence be directly linked to a preceding absence.
  
  
  Incorrect Dates: The dates entered for the future absence may not align correctly with the dates of the preceding absence, leading to a disconnection in the absence chain.
  
  
  Absence Quota Issues: If the employee does not have sufficient absence quota or if the quota is not correctly assigned, the system may prevent the creation of future absences.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Absence Types: Review the configuration of the absence types in the system. Ensure that the absence types are set up to allow for linking future absences to preceding ones.
  
  
  Review Absence Records: Check the existing absence records for the employee. Ensure that the future absence is correctly linked to a preceding absence. If necessary, adjust the dates or types of the absences.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: Make sure that the start date of the future absence is immediately following the end date of the preceding absence. If there is a gap, the system may not allow the future absence to be created.
  
  
  Quota Verification: Verify that the employee has enough absence quota available for the future absence being requested. If not, adjust the quota or the absence request accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to absence management. This can provide insights into how to properly set up and link absences.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the absence entry process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on absence management configurations.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create or modify the absence has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYRULOG021 error and successfully manage employee absences in SAP.