How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS009 - Enter all four fields to attach a Period Work Schedule Rule (or none)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter all four fields to attach a Period Work Schedule Rule (or none)

What causes this issue?

To specifiy a Period Work Schedule Rule correctly all four fields must
be entered. (Employee Subgroup Grouping for Work Schedules, Public
Holiday Calendar Id, Personnel Subarea Grouping for Work Schedules and
Work Schedule Rule)

System Response

The entries in the fields cannot be varied as a true PWS Rule on T508A
without all the fields being entered there for report an error.

How to fix this error?

Enter all the four required fields to specify a PWS Rule or leave them
all blank, if not required.
The PWS Rule is used to specify a pattern of Non-qualifying and
Qualifying days for either 'reducing an employee's entitlement' or for
'payment' when processing the Absence Evaluation Scheme rules.

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_ABS009 - Enter all four fields to attach a Period Work Schedule Rule (or none) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS009 indicates that when trying to attach a Period Work Schedule Rule, you must either fill in all four required fields or leave them all empty. This error typically occurs in the context of configuring work schedules in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that not all required fields for the Period Work Schedule Rule are filled in. The four fields usually refer to:
  
  Start Date
  End Date
  Work Schedule Rule
  Period Type
  
  If any of these fields are partially filled (i.e., some are filled while others are not), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that:
  
  
  All Required Fields are Filled: Make sure that you enter values for all four fields mentioned above. This means providing a valid start date, end date, work schedule rule, and period type.
  
  
  Leave All Fields Empty: If you do not want to attach a Period Work Schedule Rule, you can leave all four fields empty. This will also prevent the error from occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to employee time management, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA41 (Change Organizational Assignment).
  Configuration: If you are a system administrator or consultant, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP HCM module to ensure that the work schedule rules are set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on setting up work schedules and rules.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider checking for any user exits or custom validations that may be affecting the input fields.
  Consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant if you need further assistance in troubleshooting the issue.