How To Fix HRTIM00REC040 - Customizing for att./absence type &1 is inconsistent for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Customizing for att./absence type &1 is inconsistent for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC040 - Customizing for att./absence type &1 is inconsistent for &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC040 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the attendance/absence type specified in the error message. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary customizing settings for the specified attendance or absence type in relation to the employee or the specific time management configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The absence or attendance type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings or parameters defined for the absence/attendance type in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's time management data or in the configuration settings that relate to the specific absence/attendance type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for Time Management.
  Verify that the absence/attendance type specified in the error message is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific absence/attendance type in the relevant tables (e.g., T556A for absence types).
  Ensure that the absence/attendance type is assigned to the correct employee groups and is active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings for time management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the employee's time management data to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  Check for any recent changes in the configuration that might have affected the attendance/absence type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the absence/attendance type in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check employee data and time management settings.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as:
  
  T556A: Absence Types
  T556B: Attendance Types
  T554S: Absence/Attendance Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message HRTIM00REC040.