How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES255 - Absence quota type 99 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Absence quota type 99 not allowed

What causes this issue?

You are trying to use absence quota type 99 for the replication of
Employee Central time accounts to infotype 2006. However, quota type
99 is not technically supported by infotype 2006.

System Response

Saving of this configuration is not allowed. In case a direct mapping
is used, absence replication fails.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a different quota type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES255 - Absence quota type 99 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES255 indicating "Absence quota type 99 not allowed" typically arises in the context of absence management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with employee absence quotas.
  Cause:
  
  Quota Type Configuration: The error usually occurs when there is an attempt to process an absence that is associated with a quota type that is not configured or allowed in the system. In this case, quota type 99 is likely not set up for the specific absence type or is restricted in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions on the absence quota type based on the employee's status, role, or other criteria defined in the system.
  Incorrect Absence Type: The absence type being processed may not be compatible with the quota type being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quota Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for absence management (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify the configuration for absence quota types and ensure that quota type 99 is correctly defined and allowed for the relevant absence types.
  If quota type 99 is not intended to be used, consider changing the absence type or quota type in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Absence Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific absence type being processed to ensure it is correctly linked to the appropriate quota types.
  Make sure that the absence type is set up to allow the use of quota type 99 if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user processing the absence has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified quota type.
  Review any role-based restrictions that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on absence quota types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the absence processing works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring absence quotas.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT50 (Time Evaluation), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.