How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS165 - No offsetting possible, no OSP/OMP entries exist &1 - &2 (COVER)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: No offsetting possible, no OSP/OMP entries exist &1 - &2 (COVER)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS165 - No offsetting possible, no OSP/OMP entries exist &1 - &2 (COVER) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS165 indicates that there is an issue with the absence management in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. Specifically, it means that there are no offsetting entries for the specified absence type, which is typically related to the calculation of absence quotas or payments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Offsetting Entries: The error suggests that there are no Offsetting Sick Pay (OSP) or Offsetting Maternity Pay (OMP) entries for the specified absence type. This can occur if:
  
  The absence type is not configured correctly in the system.
  The relevant payroll or absence management settings are not set up properly.
  There are no valid entries in the database for the specified period or employee.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The absence type may not be linked to the correct payroll schema or may not have been defined to allow for offsetting entries.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the employee's absence records, leading to the absence of necessary entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the absence types in the SAP system. Ensure that the absence type is correctly set up to allow for OSP/OMP entries.
  Verify that the relevant payroll schema is correctly configured to handle the absence type.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Records:
  
  Check the employee's absence records to ensure that the entries are correctly recorded and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Ensure that the employee has the necessary entitlement to the absence type being processed.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a payroll simulation to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with the current payroll run or with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to absence management and payroll processing for any specific guidance on the error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional configuration steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee records and payroll settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or provide guidance on absence management configuration.
  Testing: After making any changes, ensure to test the payroll run with a few employees to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPSGB_ABS165 error in your SAP system.