How To Fix LR258 - Enter an attendance/absence type

LR258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Enter an attendance/absence type

What causes this issue?

The overtime compensation key can only be transferred with an
attendance or absence type.

How to fix this error?

Enter an attendance or absence type, or delete the overtime
compensation key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR258 - Enter an attendance/absence type ?

  The SAP error message LR258, which states "Enter an attendance/absence type," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when a user is trying to record attendance or absence data without specifying the required type. This error is common in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM), particularly in time recording or payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attendance/Absence Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered an attendance or absence type in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the attendance/absence types from being displayed or selected.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or enter attendance/absence types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Attendance/Absence Type: Ensure that you select or enter a valid attendance or absence type in the designated field. This is usually a dropdown menu or a selection box where you can choose