How To Fix HRPBSSA229 - Unable to determine duration between absences; see long text

HRPBSSA229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Unable to determine duration between absences; see long text

What causes this issue?

The time duration unit (that is, whether the unit is days, months, or
years) is not defined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Make the required settings in the
<DS:SIMG.PYSA_PS_LEV_003>Determine Conditions on Special Absence Types
</> Customzing activity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA229 - Unable to determine duration between absences; see long text ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA229, which states "Unable to determine duration between absences; see long text," typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the duration between two absence records for an employee, which can affect various processes such as payroll, leave management, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Absence Records: There may be missing or incomplete absence records for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The absence types or absence management configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in calculating durations.
  Overlapping Absences: If there are overlapping absence records, the system may struggle to determine the correct duration.
  Date Format Issues: Incorrect date formats or invalid dates in the absence records can lead to calculation errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the absence records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Absence Records: Review