How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS059 - Check Window Start Rule &2 not in customising (T5GPBS21) ( &1 / &3 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Check Window Start Rule &2 not in customising (T5GPBS21) ( &1 / &3 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS059 - Check Window Start Rule &2 not in customising (T5GPBS21) ( &1 / &3 ) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS059 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the absence management system, specifically related to the "Check Window Start Rule" in the customizing settings. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined start rule for a specific absence type or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error suggests that the start rule for the absence type (indicated by &1) is not defined in the customizing table T5GPBS21.
  Incorrect Customization: There may be an incorrect or incomplete setup in the absence management configuration, leading to the system not recognizing the specified start rule.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from processing the absence correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for absence management.
  Check the configuration for the absence type indicated by &1 and ensure that the start rule is defined in table T5GPBS21.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Start Rule:
  
  If the start rule is indeed missing, you will need to create it in the customizing settings. This involves defining the start rule parameters that dictate how the absence window is calculated.
  
  
  
  Review Related Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all related configurations for absence types, absence quotas, and other relevant settings are correctly defined and consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the absence management system is functioning as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table display) to investigate and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on absence management configuration and the specific customizing tables involved.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ABS059 error and ensure that your absence management configuration is correctly set up.