How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ142 - Do not downgrade a message of type "E" or "A".

HRTIM_ABS_REQ142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Do not downgrade a message of type "E" or "A".

What causes this issue?

You are replacing a message of type E (error) or A (abort) with a
message of type S (message on next screen), I (information), or W
(warning). We strongly advise against downgrading messages of this type.
This can lead to subsequent errors, short dumps, and database
inconsistencies.

System Response

You receive a warning message.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ142 - Do not downgrade a message of type "E" or "A". ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ142 indicates that there is an attempt to downgrade a message of type "E" (Error) or "A" (Abend/Abort) in the context of time management or absence management. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a request that has encountered a critical error, and the system is preventing the downgrade of the message severity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Critical Errors: The error message is triggered when there is an attempt to change the status of a critical error message to a less severe status (like warning or information).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the time management module or absence management settings that are causing the error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the absence records or time management data.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be improperly handling