How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ019 - Request item type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Request item type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ019 - Request item type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ019 indicates that there is an issue with a request item type in the absence management module. Specifically, the error states that the request item type specified (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The request item type may not have been configured correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the request item type being referenced, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Missing Customization: If the request item type is a custom type, it may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the request item type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for absence management in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify that the request item type exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the request item type are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Input: 
  
  Check the input where the error occurs to ensure that the request item type is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Request Item Type: 
  
  If the request item type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  If it is a custom type, ensure that it has been properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the request item type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to absence management and request item types for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.