How To Fix HRPIQ00EXT_IAP124 - Only one absence reason can be used as class cancelled reason

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00EXT_IAP - Messages for Extended IAP Development

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Only one absence reason can be used as class cancelled reason

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP124 - Only one absence reason can be used as class cancelled reason ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP124 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to absence reasons in the SAP system, specifically in the context of the Infotype for Absences (IT2001). The error states that only one absence reason can be designated as the "class cancelled reason," which means that the system is trying to process an absence that is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Absence Reasons: The system has been configured with more than one absence reason marked as a cancellation reason, which violates the requirement that only one can be designated as such.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the absence types or reasons in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple absence reasons that are not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for absence types (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" > "Time Management" > "Absences").
  Review the settings for absence reasons and ensure that only one absence reason is marked as the cancellation reason.
  
  
  
  Adjust Absence Reasons:
  
  If you find multiple absence reasons set as cancellation reasons, you will need to adjust the configuration to ensure that only one is designated as such.
  This may involve changing the settings for the absence types or reasons in the system.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to process the absence again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct selection of absence reasons to avoid data entry errors in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring absence types and reasons.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP124 and ensure that your absence reason configuration is correct.