How To Fix LR707 - Choose an attendance/absence or a wage type under "Default values"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Choose an attendance/absence or a wage type under "Default values"

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Cost accounting variants</> section, you have chosen a
scenario which determines that the system transfers the data to HR:
Assignment of personnel costs to the receiver object
Assignment of personnel costs to the sender
Account assignment to activity type
To ensure that the system can transfer the data, allow the system to
propose either the attendance or absence type, or the wage type as
defaults. Users can overwrite the default values when they record data.

How to fix this error?

Enter an attendance or absence type, or a wage type in the <LS>Default
values</> section.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR707 - Choose an attendance/absence or a wage type under "Default values" ?

  The SAP error message LR707 typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing when the system requires a specific attendance or absence type, or a wage type to be defined in the default values for a particular operation. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when processing time data, running payroll, or configuring time management settings.
  Cause:
  The error message LR707 indicates that the system is unable to find a valid attendance/absence type or wage type that is required for the operation being performed. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required attendance/absence type or wage type has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Default Values: The default values for the employee or the specific payroll area are not set correctly.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry, such as incorrect or incomplete information in the employee's time management records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the required types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LR707 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Time Management or Payroll and ensure that the required attendance/absence types and wage types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Set Default Values:
  
  Ensure that default values for attendance/absence types and wage types are set for the relevant employee group or payroll area.
  You can do this by accessing the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) and checking the "Default Values" section.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's time management records to ensure that all necessary data is entered correctly.
  Look for any missing entries or incorrect values that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the required types.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of attendance/absence types and wage types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and others related to time management and payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error LR707 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LR707 error in your SAP system.