How To Fix P2640 - Attendance/absence reason &1 not permitted for time event type &2

P2640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Attendance/absence reason &1 not permitted for time event type &2

What causes this issue?

The attendance/absence &V1& is not permitted for time event type &V2&.
An absence reason is only permited for certain time event types.

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 P2640 - Attendance/absence reason &1 not permitted for time event type &2 ?

  The SAP error message P2640, which states "Attendance/absence reason &1 not permitted for time event type &2," typically occurs in the context of time management within SAP, particularly when dealing with attendance and absence records. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the attendance/absence reason code and the time event type being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The attendance/absence reason code (e.g., sick leave, vacation) is not configured to be used with the specified time event type (e.g., clock-in, clock-out).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an invalid combination of attendance/absence reason and time event type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the specified reason code with the time event type.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the combination correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for time management (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify the