How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ085 - Requests subject to approval that have no agent entered may cause errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Requests subject to approval that have no agent entered may cause errors

What causes this issue?

You have selected the following fields:
<DS:DE.PT_W_OUT_APPROVE>Not Necessary to Enter Next Agent</>
<DS:DE.PTARQ_REQUIRE_APPROVAL>Approval Required</>

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 whether the approver is entered automatically, meaning that
information about the next agent is always assigned to a request.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ085 - Requests subject to approval that have no agent entered may cause errors ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ085 indicates that there are absence requests that require approval but do not have an agent (approver) assigned. This can lead to issues in the workflow process, as the system does not know who should approve the absence requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Approver Assignment: The absence request is created without an assigned approver. This can happen if the workflow configuration is not set up correctly or if the employee's manager is not defined in the system.
  Organizational Structure Issues: If the organizational structure is not properly maintained, the system may not be able to determine the correct approver for the absence request.
  User Role and Authorization Issues: The user creating the absence request may not have the necessary roles or authorizations to assign an approver.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign an Approver: Ensure that each absence request has an approver assigned. This can be done by:
  
  Checking the employee's manager in the organizational management (OM) module.
  Manually assigning