How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS098 - Previous Service from Date Specifications (IT041) requires a Date Type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Previous Service from Date Specifications (IT041) requires a Date Type.

What causes this issue?

The Seniority Feature GLOSS returned a value of 'D' for the 'Start of
the Reference Period'. The value 'D' derives the 'Start of the
Reference Period' from a Date Specification on Infotype 0041.
This requires that the date type is entered as the fourth and fifth
characters of the return value from the feature.
i.e. 'DAA10' will derive the Start from Date Type 10 in IT0041.

System Response

The Seniority Calculation cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Change the return value of the feature to include the date type that
needs to be interrogated.

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_ABS098 - Previous Service from Date Specifications (IT041) requires a Date Type. ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS098 indicates that there is an issue with the "Previous Service from Date" specifications in the Infotype 041 (Absences) within the Human Resources module. This error typically arises when the system expects a date type for the "Previous Service from Date" field, but it is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Type: The field for "Previous Service from Date" is not filled in or is left blank.
  Incorrect Format: The date entered does not conform to the expected date format.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Infotype or the date type settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered invalid data or failed to enter required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the "Previous Service from Date" field is filled in correctly. It should contain a valid date.
  Correct Date Format: Verify that the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's requirements (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
  Review Infotype Configuration: Check the configuration of Infotype 041 to ensure that all required fields are correctly set up and that the date type is defined.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being entered to ensure it meets all necessary criteria.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to fill out Infotype 041 correctly.
  User Training: If the issue is recurring, consider providing additional training to users on how to enter data into the system properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 041 (Absences): This infotype is used to manage absence records for employees, including leave types, dates, and reasons for absence.
  Date Types in SAP: SAP uses specific date types for various fields, and it is essential to ensure that the correct type is used for each field.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to HR data management, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.