How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS097 - Seniority Time Unit &1 is NOT defined in customising (Table T5GPBS24)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Seniority Time Unit &1 is NOT defined in customising (Table T5GPBS24)

What causes this issue?

The Seniority Time Units of 'S12' (Months) and 'S13' (Years) must be
defined in customising for the Seniority Calculation.

System Response

The feature GLOSS has been customised to use the Seniority Calculation
functionality to derive Length Of Service. This requires to know your
company standards for converting Days into Months and Days into Years.

How to fix this error?

Using the IMG enter the Time Units 'S12' and 'S13' in the customising
of Table T5GPBS24. Enter the number of days in a month and days in a
year respectively.

Procedure for System Administrators

These values were released in Standard Customising with values of 30
and 365 respectively, if this error message arises the values must have
been removed from the table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS097 - Seniority Time Unit &1 is NOT defined in customising (Table T5GPBS24) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS097 indicates that a specific seniority time unit is not defined in the customizing settings for the relevant table, specifically Table T5GPBS24. This table is used in the context of absence management and seniority calculations in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A seniority time unit (e.g., days, months, years) is referenced in the system but has not been configured in the customizing settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the configuration and the data being processed, such as during payroll processing or absence management.
  The relevant time unit may have been deleted or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table T5GPBS24:
  
  Go to transaction code SE16N or SE11 in SAP.
  Enter the table name T5GPBS24 and check if the seniority time unit in question is defined.
  If it is not present, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define the Seniority Time Unit:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for the relevant area (usually under SPRO).
  Follow the path: Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Seniority Time Units.
  Add the missing seniority time unit to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related configurations are consistent and that there are no other missing entries in related tables that could cause similar issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform other team members about the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for customizing), SE16N (for table display), and PA30 (for personnel administration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific configuration you are working with, as there may be updates or patches that address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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_ABS097 error and ensure that the seniority time unit is properly defined in your SAP system.