How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ086 - There are no Customizing settings for ongoing requests for employee &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 086

• Message text: There are no Customizing settings for ongoing requests for employee &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ086 - There are no Customizing settings for ongoing requests for employee &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ086 indicates that there are no Customizing settings for ongoing requests for the specified employee. This typically occurs in the context of absence management or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The system does not have the necessary configuration for processing ongoing absence requests for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings may exist but are not correctly configured for the specific employee or absence type.
  Employee Group/Type Issues: The employee may belong to a group or type that is not configured for absence requests.
  Absence Type Not Defined: The absence type being requested may not be defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Time Management or Absence Management.
  Ensure that the settings for ongoing requests are properly defined for the employee's personnel area, employee group, and absence type.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that they are assigned to the correct employee group and personnel area that has the necessary absence request settings.
  
  
  
  Define Absence Types:
  
  If the absence type is not defined, you may need to create or modify the absence type in the system. This can be done in the IMG under Time Management > Absences > Absence Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to absence management to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the absence request process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee details and SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring absence management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to process the absence request has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ086.