How To Fix HRTIM00REC003 - Maximum of &2 payroll days allowed for attendance/absence type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Maximum of &2 payroll days allowed for attendance/absence type &1

What causes this issue?

An upper limit of &V2& payroll 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?

Shorten 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 HRTIM00REC003 - Maximum of &2 payroll days allowed for attendance/absence type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC003 indicates that there is a restriction on the maximum number of payroll days allowed for a specific attendance or absence type in the system. This error typically arises when an employee's attendance or absence record exceeds the predefined limit set in the configuration for that particular type.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The maximum number of payroll days for attendance/absence types is defined in the system configuration. If an employee's recorded attendance or absence exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the recording of attendance or absence can lead to exceeding the allowed limits.
  Policy Changes: Changes in company policy regarding attendance or absence types may not have been updated in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for attendance and absence types in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Time Management).
  Verify the maximum number of payroll days set for the specific attendance/absence type that is causing the error.
  If necessary, adjust the limit to accommodate the required attendance/absence days.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Records:
  
  Check the employee's attendance or absence records to ensure that they are correctly entered and do not exceed the allowed limits.
  If there are errors in the data entry, correct them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If the configuration needs to be changed, consult with the HR or Payroll team to ensure that any changes align with company policies and regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to review and adjust employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring attendance and absence types.
  User Exits/Enhancements: If the business requirements are unique, consider implementing user exits or enhancements to manage attendance/absence types more flexibly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that attendance and absence records are processed correctly within the SAP system.