How To Fix PB311 - No entry in table T556S for absence/attendance type & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 311

• Message text: No entry in table T556S for absence/attendance type & &

What causes this issue?

There is no entry for the attendance/absence &V1& &V2& in table T554S.
The grouping of personnel subareas for attendance/absence &V1& was
removed from table T001P. Without these entries, the correct screen for
infotype 1 can not be determined. This screen is required for the batch
input folder for report RHINTE30.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB311 - No entry in table T556S for absence/attendance type & & ?

  The SAP error message PB311 "No entry in table T556S for absence/attendance type & &" typically occurs when the system cannot find a configuration entry for a specific absence or attendance type in the table T556S. This table is crucial for defining the characteristics of various absence and attendance types in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The absence or attendance type you are trying to use is not defined in the T556S table. This could happen if the type was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Type: The absence or attendance type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration for the specified absence or attendance type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T556S: 
  
  Go to transaction SE16 or SE16N and enter table T556S. Check if the absence or attendance type in question exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry for that type.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Entry:
  
  If the entry is missing, you can create it using transaction SPRO:
  
  Navigate to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Personnel Management > Time Management > Absences > Define Absence Types.
  Here, you can create a new absence type or modify an existing one to ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors: 
  
  Ensure that the absence or attendance type is correctly spelled in the transaction or program you are using.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and use the absence or attendance type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific absence or attendance type to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T556S: This table contains the configuration for absence and attendance types, including their characteristics and settings.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE16/SE16N: For viewing table entries.
  SPRO: For customizing settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.