How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS025 - How Far Bck/Fwd rule does not exist in customising (Table T5GPBS21)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: How Far Bck/Fwd rule does not exist in customising (Table T5GPBS21)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS025 - How Far Bck/Fwd rule does not exist in customising (Table T5GPBS21) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS025 indicates that there is an issue with the absence management configuration in the SAP system, specifically related to the "How Far Backward/Forward" rule that is not defined in the customizing settings. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process absence records, but it cannot find the necessary configuration in the relevant table (T5GPBS21).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The absence type being processed requires a specific "How Far Backward/Forward" rule that has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  The configuration for the absence type may be incomplete or missing in the table T5GPBS21, which is used to define the rules for absence management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the necessary configuration is in place. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Follow the path: Personnel Management > Time Management > Absences > Define How Far Backward/Forward Rules.
  
  
  
  Check Table T5GPBS21:
  
  In the customizing settings, check the entries in table T5GPBS21.
  Ensure that there is a valid entry for the absence type you are working with, including the "How Far Backward/Forward" rule.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Entries:
  
  If the entry does not exist, you will need to create a new entry that defines the rules for how far back and forward the system should look for absences.
  If an entry exists but is incorrect, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements of your absence management process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the absence processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on absence management configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PT50 (Time Evaluation) for testing purposes.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ABS025 error and ensure that your absence management configuration is correctly set up.