How To Fix HRTIM00BLPITATTABS003 - Although subtype &1 means "absent", an attendance was transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPITATTABS - Messages for Infotype 2001 Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Although subtype &1 means "absent", an attendance was transferred

What causes this issue?

According to your Customizing settings, subtype "V1" is supposed to be
an absence record (infotype 2001). The data type of the current record
is that of an attendance.

System Response

The record is inconsistent and cannot be valuated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If you have entered the correct data type, the
current error message has been triggered by a program error. If this is
the case, contact your HR administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPITATTABS003 - Although subtype &1 means "absent", an attendance was transferred ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPITATTABS003 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the attendance and absence records for an employee. Specifically, it suggests that while a certain subtype (in this case, &1) is designated as "absent," an attendance record has still been transferred for that employee. This can lead to inconsistencies in the time management data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering attendance or absence records, leading to conflicting information.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for time management may not be set up correctly, causing the system to misinterpret the attendance and absence types.
  Integration Issues: If the attendance and absence data are being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data transfer process.
  Incorrect Subtype Assignment: The subtype assigned to the absence may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to confusion about its meaning.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Attendance and Absence Records: Check the employee's time management records to ensure that the attendance and absence entries are correct and do not conflict with each other.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are errors in the records, correct them in the system. Ensure that the attendance is not recorded when the employee is marked as absent.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for time management in SAP to ensure that the absence and attendance types are correctly defined and mapped.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific subtype and its implications.
  Test Data Transfer: If the data is being transferred from another system, test the data transfer process to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that the data is being interpreted as intended.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Time Management: Understanding how SAP handles time management, including attendance and absence types, can help in troubleshooting these issues.
  Subtypes in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the different subtypes used in your organization and their meanings to avoid confusion in data entry.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  User Training: Ensure that users responsible for entering time data are adequately trained to minimize data entry errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.