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

HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ003 - Overview

• 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