How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS160 - Data Inconsistency between Table AB and Table MSA on &1

HRPSGB_ABS160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Data Inconsistency between Table AB and Table MSA on &1

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HRPSGB_ABS160 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS160 indicates a data inconsistency between two tables: Table AB (Absence) and Table MSA (Absence Quota). This error typically arises in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when there are discrepancies in the absence data for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when recording absences or quotas.
  System Updates: Changes in the system or updates that did not synchronize properly between the two tables.
  Custom Developments: Custom programs or enhancements that may not have correctly handled the data between these tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues in the configuration of absence types or quota types that lead to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB_ABS160 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Inconsistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of tables AB and MSA.
  Check for the specific employee ID (&1) mentioned in the error message to identify the discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Analyze the