How To Fix PT_FMLA_MESSAGES004 - You cannot change the date of absences that are already assigned

PT_FMLA_MESSAGES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_FMLA_MESSAGES - Messages for the FMLA Workbench

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You cannot change the date of absences that are already assigned

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change the validity period of the FMLA request.

System Response

This FMLA request already has absences assigned to it. If you changed
the date, the assigned absence would then be outside the validity
period and would therefore no longer be covered by FMLA.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the validity period, you must first remove the
absence assignment.
Bear in mind that the employee has already been assured FMLA coverage
for the period specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_FMLA_MESSAGES004 - You cannot change the date of absences that are already assigned ?

  The SAP error message PT_FMLA_MESSAGES004, which states "You cannot change the date of absences that are already assigned," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absences, particularly when dealing with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or similar absence management functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to modify the dates of an absence record that has already been assigned or processed in the system. The system prevents changes to ensure data integrity and compliance with absence management policies. Common scenarios that trigger this error include:
  
  Absence Already Processed: The absence has already been processed for payroll or reporting purposes.
  Locked Records: The absence record may be locked due to approvals or other workflows.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict changes to absence records once they are assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status of Absence: Verify if the absence record is still in