How To Fix HRTIM00REC089 - Customizing att./abs.: Counting rule &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: 089

• Message text: Customizing att./abs.: Counting rule &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 counting rule &V1&. This counting rule 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 HRTIM00REC089 - Customizing att./abs.: Counting rule &1 is invalid on &2, pers. no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC089 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the counting rule in the time management module. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid counting rule for a specific employee (personnel number) on a specific date.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Counting Rule: The counting rule specified in the configuration is either not defined or has been deactivated.
  Date Issues: The counting rule may not be valid for the date specified in the error message.
  Personnel Number Issues: The employee's personnel number may not be correctly set up in the system, or the employee may not have the necessary time management data.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to time management, such as incorrect assignment of counting rules to specific employee groups or absence types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Counting Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the Time Management section and check the configuration for counting rules.
  Ensure that the counting rule referenced in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Date and Personnel Number:
  
  Verify that the date for which the counting rule is being applied is within the valid range for that rule.
  Check the personnel number in the error message to ensure that the employee exists and has the necessary time management data.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to review the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the employee has the correct infotypes related to time management (e.g., infotype 0007 for planned working time, infotype 2001 for absence).
  
  
  
  Check Absence Types:
  
  If the error is related to absence types, ensure that the absence type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate counting rule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to time management and counting rules for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the time data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PT60 (Time Evaluation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.