How To Fix P2889 - Absence type & not allowed on this screen

P2889 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Absence type & not allowed on this screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2889 - Absence type & not allowed on this screen ?

  The SAP error message P2889, which states "Absence type & not allowed on this screen," typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the absence type you are trying to use is not permitted in the current context or screen you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The absence type may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be assigned to the relevant infotype or may not be allowed for the specific action you are trying to perform.
  Screen Variants: The screen you are using may have restrictions on which absence types can be entered. This could be due to specific settings in the configuration of the personnel administration module.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use that particular absence type.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The absence type may have been entered incorrectly, or the system may not recognize it