How To Fix HRTIM00REC088 - Customizing att./absences: Quota type &1 is invalid on &2, pers. no. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Customizing att./absences: Quota type &1 is invalid on &2, pers. no. &3

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for an attendance or absence type for
personnel number &V3& specify quota type &V1& for deduction. This quota
type is invalid for personnel number &V3& on &V2&.

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?

Check the Customizing settings for attendances and absences and quotas
for personnel number &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC088 - Customizing att./absences: Quota type &1 is invalid on &2, pers. no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC088 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of attendance or absence quotas in the system. Specifically, it states that the quota type specified is invalid for the given date and personnel number. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Quota Type: The quota type specified in the error message is not defined or is not valid for the employee's personnel number on the specified date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the absence/attendance types in the system, such as missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Date Issues: The date specified may fall outside the validity period of the quota type.
  Personnel Number Issues: The employee may not have the necessary entitlements or may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit that has the quota type defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Quota Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Time Management > Absences > Define Absence Quotas.
  Ensure that the quota type in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the personnel number is correct and that the employee has the necessary quota types assigned.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the employee's time management infotypes (e.g., IT2006 for Absence Quotas).
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the date specified in the error message falls within the validity period of the quota type. If the quota type is not valid for that date, it may need to be adjusted or a different quota type should be used.
  
  
  
  Review Time Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time management settings are correctly configured for the organizational unit to which the employee belongs. This includes checking the assignment of the employee to the correct personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring absence quotas and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  PT50: Display Time Evaluation Results.
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  IT2006: Absence Quotas.
  IT0000: Actions.
  IT0001: Organizational Assignment.
  
  
  
  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 issue related to the HRTIM00REC088 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.