How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ090 - There is no processing process for absence type &1, rule group &2 (&3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 090

• Message text: There is no processing process for absence type &1, rule group &2 (&3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ090 - There is no processing process for absence type &1, rule group &2 (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ090 indicates that there is no processing process defined for a specific absence type and rule group combination. This typically occurs in the context of time management and absence management in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The absence type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding processing process defined in the system.
  Incorrect Rule Group: The rule group associated with the absence type may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Custom Absence Types: If you are using custom absence types, they may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration for Time Management (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Time Management > Absences > Define Absence Types.
  Ensure that the absence type in question is correctly defined and has a processing process assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Rule Group:
  
  Check the rule group associated with the absence type.
  Navigate to Time Management > Absences > Define Absence Types and verify that the rule group is correctly assigned to the absence type.
  
  
  
  Define Processing Process:
  
  If the processing process is missing, you may need to define it. This can be done in the configuration settings for absence types.
  Ensure that the processing process is correctly linked to the absence type and rule group.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Developments:
  
  If you are using custom absence types or processes, ensure that they are properly configured and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the absence type to ensure that it processes correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring absence types and processing rules.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRTIM_ABS_REQ090 error in your SAP system.