How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ020 - Unable to send the request with this approver

HRTIM_ABS_REQ020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Unable to send the request with this approver

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ020 - Unable to send the request with this approver ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ020 typically indicates that there is an issue with sending a request for approval in the absence management module. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Approver Assignment: The user who is supposed to approve the request may not be assigned as an approver in the system.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent the request from being sent to the designated approver.
  User Status: The approver may have a status that prevents them from receiving requests (e.g., inactive, locked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send requests to the approver.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the absence management settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Approver Assignment:
  
  Verify that the intended approver is correctly assigned in the system. This can usually be done in the organizational