How To Fix P2042 - The absence type cannot be changed

P2042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The absence type cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to overwrite an existing absence type. This absence
reduces a quota, however. In order to guarantee consistency
in the System, you are not authorized to do this.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2042 - The absence type cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message P2042, "The absence type cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absences in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the absence type of an existing absence record, which is not allowed under certain conditions.
  Causes of Error P2042
  
  
  Absence Type Restrictions: Certain absence types may have restrictions that prevent them from being changed once they are recorded. For example, statutory absences or those linked to specific payroll calculations may be locked.
  
  
  Status of the Absence Record: If the absence record has already been processed (e.g., payroll has been run), changing the absence type may not be permitted.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to absence types based on business rules or settings defined in the absence management configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the absence type.
  
  
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