How To Fix HRPSGB_ME061 - Employee has an SSP/SMP absence, but AWE doesn't exist for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Employee has an SSP/SMP absence, but AWE doesn't exist for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME061 - Employee has an SSP/SMP absence, but AWE doesn't exist for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME061 indicates that there is an issue related to the processing of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) for an employee. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected an absence for which SSP or SMP should be applicable, but there is no associated AWE (Approval Workflow Engine) entry for the employee.
  Cause:
  
  Absence Type Configuration: The absence type for SSP/SMP may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing AWE Entry: The AWE entry for the employee may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Employee Data: There may be issues with the employee's master data or absence records that prevent the AWE from being generated.
  Workflow Issues: There could be a problem with the workflow configuration or execution that prevents the AWE from being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Absence Configuration: Verify that the absence types for SSP and SMP are correctly configured in the system. Ensure that they are set up to trigger the AWE process.
  Review AWE Entries: Check if there are any existing AWE entries for the employee. If not, investigate why they were not created. You may need to manually create an AWE entry if necessary.
  Validate Employee Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Check for any inconsistencies in the absence records.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 or SWI2 to monitor the workflow and check for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the AWE process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SWI1/SWI2 (Workflow Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPSGB_ME061 for any known issues or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the AWE process works as expected for employees with SSP/SMP absences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPSGB_ME061 error message in SAP.