How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS005 - Checking Linking for 'Related Absences Only' MUST have a Linking Method

HRPSGB_ABS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Checking Linking for 'Related Absences Only' MUST have a Linking Method

What causes this issue?

You have specified that you wish to perform 'Related Absence Only'
linking, but you have not previously specified a Linking Method to link
related absences.

System Response

Error 'Related Absence Only' Linking must have a Linking Method.

How to fix this error?

You must either remove the 'Tick' from the check box to specify that
you wish to perform 'Related Absence Only' linking or enter a Linking
Method in the previous field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS005 - Checking Linking for 'Related Absences Only' MUST have a Linking Method ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS005 typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that when you are trying to check linking for "Related Absences Only," a linking method has not been specified, which is required for the system to process the request correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence configuration settings in the SAP system. Specifically, it arises when the system expects a linking method to be defined for the absence types you are working with, but none has been provided. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The linking method for the absence types has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the absence types may not be correctly configured to allow for linking.
  User Input Error: The user may not have selected the appropriate options or may have missed entering required information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,