How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE026 - Infotype 2001 is missing for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_OFF_CYCLE - Payroll Control Center - Manage Off-Cycle Payrolls

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Infotype 2001 is missing for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE026 - Infotype 2001 is missing for &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE026 indicates that there is a missing Infotype 2001 (Absence) for a specific employee (represented by &1) during the payroll processing cycle. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system expects to find certain data related to employee absences but cannot locate it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype 2001: The primary cause of this error is that the Infotype 2001, which stores absence data for employees, is not maintained for the specified employee. This could happen if the employee has not recorded any absences or if the data was not entered correctly.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The error may also occur if the payroll period being processed does not align with the periods for which absence data is available.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with data entry, such as incorrect dates or missing records in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 2001: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data in