How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES208 - Number of LTA exemptions cannot be more than 3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Number of LTA exemptions cannot be more than 3.

What causes this issue?

LTA exemptions is entered more than value 3 in Employee central

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please Enter the value of LTA exemptions in Employee central less than
3.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES208 - Number of LTA exemptions cannot be more than 3. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES208 indicates that the number of Long-Term Absence (LTA) exemptions entered in the system exceeds the allowed limit of three. This error typically occurs in the context of managing employee leave or absence records within the SAP system, particularly in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to input more than three LTA exemptions for an employee. The system has a predefined limit to ensure compliance with organizational policies or legal regulations regarding long-term absences.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Current Exemptions: Check the existing LTA exemptions for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant employee record in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove Excess Exemptions: If there are more than three exemptions recorded, you will need to remove or adjust the exemptions to ensure that only three are active at any given time.
  
  
  Consult Policies: Verify your organization's policies regarding LTA exemptions. If there is a need for more than three exemptions, you may need to discuss this with your HR department or system administrator to see if the limit can be adjusted in the system configuration.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the business requirement necessitates more than three exemptions, a configuration change may be needed. This would typically involve working with an SAP HCM consultant or system administrator to modify the settings in the backend.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that all changes and the rationale behind them are documented for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its software, and there may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering LTA exemptions are trained on the limits and the process for managing exemptions to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that the error does not recur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.