How To Fix HRSFEC_TIM077 - Time type &1 mapped to absence type &2. &2 is too long. You can't use it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_TIM - Messages for time data replication processing

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Time type &1 mapped to absence type &2. &2 is too long. You can't use it.

What causes this issue?

The system has found a mapping entry for time type &V1& to absence type
&V2&. Note that the length of an absence type is restricted to 4
characters.

System Response

The system raises an error message because the absence type exceeds 4
characters. You cannot use this value.

How to fix this error?

Correct the length in table &V3&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM077 - Time type &1 mapped to absence type &2. &2 is too long. You can't use it. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM077 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a time type to an absence type in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the absence type (&2) is too long, which means that the system is unable to process it due to length restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Length Restriction: The absence type defined in the system exceeds the maximum character limit allowed for that field. This can happen if the absence type has been incorrectly configured or if there has been a change in the naming convention that has not been updated in the mapping.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the time type or absence type settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: The absence type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to an invalid or excessively long value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time types and absence types in the SAP system.
  Verify the length of the absence type and ensure it adheres to the system's limitations. Typically, absence types should not exceed a certain number of characters (often 2-4 characters).
  
  
  
  Modify Absence Type:
  
  If the absence type is indeed too long, consider renaming it to a shorter version that complies with the system's requirements.
  Update any mappings or references to this absence type throughout the system to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping between time types and absence types to ensure that they are correctly linked and that the absence type is valid.
  If necessary, re-map the time type to a different absence type that meets the length requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the absence type functions as expected in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on configuring time types and absence types.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) and PA30 (to check employee data) to navigate through the relevant settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the length issue and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRSFEC_TIM077 error.