How To Fix HRPSGB_ME052 - Employee &1 has an SxP'able absence, but &2 is not absent! (&3 - &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Employee &1 has an SxP'able absence, but &2 is not absent! (&3 - &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME052 - Employee &1 has an SxP'able absence, but &2 is not absent! (&3 - &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME052 indicates a problem related to employee absences in the SAP Human Resources module, specifically in the context of the Sickness Absence (SxP) process. The message states that an employee (identified by &1) has an absence that can be processed for Sickness Absence (SxP), but the system indicates that the employee is not currently marked as absent (identified by &2). The additional parameters (&3 - &4) typically provide further context, such as the absence type or dates involved.
  Cause:
  
  Absence Record Issue: The employee has an absence record that is marked as SxP'able, but the system does not recognize the employee as being absent during the specified period.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type may not be correctly configured or may not align with the expected absence types for SxP processing.
  Date Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the dates of the absence and the current date or the date being processed.
  Status of Absence: The absence may have been incorrectly processed or not saved properly, leading to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Records: Review the employee's absence records in the system to ensure that the absence is correctly recorded and active for the specified period.
  Verify Absence Type: Ensure that the absence type is configured correctly in the system and is eligible for SxP processing.
  Date Validation: Confirm that the dates of the absence match the current processing date. If the absence is in the past or future, it may not be recognized as active.
  Reprocess Absence: If the absence record appears to be incorrect, consider deleting and re-entering the absence to ensure it is saved correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies to ensure compliance with absence processing rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and manage employee absence records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  HR Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP HR module related to absence management and SxP processing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the absence has the necessary authorizations to view and modify absence records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.