How To Fix P2562 - Rule & not available for daily work schedule variant for absence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Rule & not available for daily work schedule variant for absence

What causes this issue?

A daily work schedule selection rule that had not yet been defined was
specified in Customizing for the daily work schedule. The daily work
schedule selection rule is used in absence recording to determine a
daily work schedule variant.

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?

Define the missing rule &V1& in the Customizing transaction 'Determine
daily work schedule variants for absence'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2562 - Rule & not available for daily work schedule variant for absence ?

  The SAP error message P2562 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the work schedule variant for absence types in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to find a valid work schedule rule for the specified absence type, which can prevent users from processing absences correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Schedule Rule: The work schedule rule that is supposed to be associated with the absence type is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the work schedule variant may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate rules.
  Absence Type Settings: The absence type may not be linked to a valid work schedule variant, or the variant may not be configured for daily processing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work schedule variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Schedule Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Time Management > Work Schedules > Define Work Schedule Rules.
  Ensure that the work schedule rules are defined correctly and are active.
  
  
  
  Verify Absence Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific absence type (Transaction code: PA30).
  Ensure that the absence type is linked to the correct work schedule variant.
  
  
  
  Review Work Schedule Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration for work schedule variants (Transaction code: OOSB).
  Ensure that the daily work schedule variant is correctly defined and includes the necessary rules for processing absences.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the absence types and work schedule variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the absence processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring work schedules and absence types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error P2562.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the P2562 error in your SAP system.