How To Fix HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ004 - Only absences and attendances can be processed

HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only absences and attendances can be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ004 - Only absences and attendances can be processed ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ESA_ABS_REQ004 indicates that the system is trying to process a time evaluation request that includes data types other than absences and attendances. This error typically arises in the context of time management in SAP, particularly when dealing with time evaluation or absence management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The request may contain data types that are not recognized as valid for processing in the context of absences and attendances. This could include other time types or incorrect entries in the time evaluation schema.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the time management module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting the request.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect time types being assigned to employees or incorrect absence/attendance records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Evaluation Schema: Review the time evaluation schema to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle only