How To Fix HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ003 - The latest version has to be specified for changing/deleting a request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ - Messages for ESA Leave Request Services

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The latest version has to be specified for changing/deleting a request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ003 - The latest version has to be specified for changing/deleting a request ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ003 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when dealing with absence requests. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to change or delete an absence request without specifying the latest version of that request.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Versioning Issue: The absence request you are trying to modify or delete is not the latest version. SAP maintains a version history for absence requests, and only the most recent version can be changed or deleted.
  Data Integrity: The system requires that any changes to absence requests maintain data integrity, which is why it enforces the rule that only the latest version can be modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Version: 
  
  Navigate to the absence request in question and check the version history. Ensure that you are working with the latest version of the request.
  You can usually find this in the absence request overview or details screen.
  
  
  
  Select the Latest Version:
  
  If you are not on the latest version, select it. In many cases, there will be an option to view or select the latest version directly from the absence request screen.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete:
  
  Once you have the latest version selected, attempt to modify or delete the request again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure how to navigate the versioning system, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after ensuring you are working with the latest version, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to absence management, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT50 (Time Evaluation).
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete absence requests in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage absence requests in SAP.