How To Fix HRPIQ00EXT_IAP117 - Event is not relevant for attendance, attendance can not be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00EXT_IAP - Messages for Extended IAP Development

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Event is not relevant for attendance, attendance can not be maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP117 - Event is not relevant for attendance, attendance can not be maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP117 indicates that an event is not relevant for attendance, which means that the system does not allow you to maintain attendance for that specific event. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration and time management.
  Cause:
  
  Event Type Configuration: The event you are trying to maintain may not be configured to allow attendance. In SAP, events can be set up with specific attributes that determine whether they are relevant for attendance tracking.
  Incorrect Event Assignment: The event may not be correctly assigned to the employee or may not be applicable to the employee's current status (e.g., if the employee is on leave).
  Time Management Settings: There may be settings in the time management configuration that restrict attendance maintenance for certain events.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain attendance for the specified event.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for events in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for event types and check if the event is marked as relevant for attendance.
  If it is not, you may need to adjust the configuration or create a new event type that allows attendance.
  
  
  
  Review Event Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the event is correctly assigned to the employee in question.
  Check the employee's status and ensure that the event is applicable to them.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Management Settings:
  
  Review the time management settings to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing attendance maintenance for the event.
  This may involve checking the rules and settings related to attendance and absence management.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to maintain attendance has the necessary authorizations.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific event type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT50 (Time Evaluation), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.