How To Fix HRTIM00REC002 - Attendance/absence type &1 requires minimum of &2 attendance/absence days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Attendance/absence type &1 requires minimum of &2 attendance/absence days

What causes this issue?

A lower limit of &V2& attendance or absence days has been set in
Customizing for the attendance or absence type &V1& you have entered.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Extend the attendance or absence, or choose another attendance or
absence type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC002 - Attendance/absence type &1 requires minimum of &2 attendance/absence days ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC002 indicates that there is a validation issue related to attendance or absence types in the time management module. Specifically, it means that the attendance or absence type you are trying to process requires a minimum number of days, but the data you have entered does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Days Requirement: Each attendance or absence type can have a defined minimum number of days that must be recorded. If the number of days entered is less than this minimum, the error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The minimum days requirement is typically set in the configuration of the attendance/absence type in the SAP system. This could be due to business rules or policies that dictate how certain types of leave or attendance must be recorded.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect number of days for the attendance or absence type, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the specific attendance/absence type in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Time Management.
  
  Path: SPRO > Personnel Management > Time Management > Absences > Define Absence Types or Define Attendance Types.
  Ensure that the minimum days requirement is set correctly according to your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry: If the configuration is correct, check the data you are trying to enter. Make sure that the number of days you are entering meets or exceeds the minimum requirement specified for that attendance/absence type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to any internal documentation or guidelines that outline the policies for attendance and absence types. This can help clarify the minimum days required for different types.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter attendance and absence data in the system.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring attendance/absence types.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Time Management to understand how attendance and absence types are configured and managed.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.