How To Fix HRTIM00CATS081 - The attendance/absence type &/& does not exist on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00CATS - CATS Messages that Are Also Used in HR

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The attendance/absence type &/& does not exist on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS081 - The attendance/absence type &/& does not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS081 indicates that there is an issue with the attendance or absence type being referenced in the system. Specifically, the message states that the attendance/absence type does not exist for the specified employee or date.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Attendance/Absence Type: The attendance or absence type being referenced may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the type was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the attendance/absence types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee for whom the attendance/absence type is being recorded may not have the necessary configuration or data set up in their master data.
  Date Issues: The date for which the attendance/absence type is being recorded may not be valid or may fall outside the range of defined types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attendance/Absence Types: Verify that the attendance/absence type exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Time Management) and checking the defined types.
  Create or Modify Attendance/Absence Type: If the type does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the existing configuration to ensure it is available for use.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit and has the necessary authorizations.
  Check Date Validity: Ensure that the date for which the attendance/absence type is being recorded is valid and falls within the defined periods for that type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring attendance and absence types.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data or PT01 (Maintain Attendance Types) to manage attendance types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify attendance/absence types.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.