How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN004 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 not yet posted to HR

HRTIM00EXTERN004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Record from &1 with subtype &2 not yet posted to HR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN004 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 not yet posted to HR ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN004 indicates that there is an issue with a time management record that has not yet been posted to the HR system. This error typically arises in the context of time evaluation or when processing external time data, such as from time recording systems or interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system attempts to process a time record (identified by the record number and subtype) that has not been posted to the HR database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Pending Posting: The record is still in a pending state and has not been processed or posted to the HR system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the time management settings that prevent the record from being posted.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being imported from an external system, there may be issues with the data transfer or mapping.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may