How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ093 - The minimum period has to be shorter than the maximum period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 093

• Message text: The minimum period has to be shorter than the maximum period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ093 - The minimum period has to be shorter than the maximum period ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ093 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of time management settings, specifically related to the minimum and maximum periods defined for absence requests. This error typically arises when the defined minimum period for an absence request is not shorter than the maximum period, which violates the logical constraints set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum absence period is set to be equal to or longer than the maximum absence period in the configuration settings.
  Absence Type Settings: The absence type being used may have incorrect settings in the configuration, leading to this inconsistency.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the time management module, they might inadvertently cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration settings for the absence types in the SAP system:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Time Management > Absence Management > Define Absence Types.
  
  
  
  Check Absence Type Settings:
  
  Locate the absence type that is causing the error.
  Review the settings for the minimum and maximum periods.
  Ensure that the minimum period is shorter than the maximum period. For example, if the maximum period is set to 5 days, the minimum period should be set to a value less than 5 days (e.g., 1 day).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Values:
  
  If the values are incorrect, adjust them accordingly.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the absence request again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring absence types and understanding the implications of minimum and maximum periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making these changes has the appropriate authorization to modify configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment through the appropriate transport requests.
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRTIM_ABS_REQ093 error and ensure that the absence management configuration is set up correctly.