How To Fix RP431 - Gap between previous and subsequent absence

RP431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Gap between previous and subsequent absence

What causes this issue?

You have replaced one absence type in table T554M by another. When
absences are recalculated, there will be a gap between these two
absence types.

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

System Response

The system displays a warning.

How to fix this error?

To close a gap, recalculate these absences again.
To create a gap, press Enter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP431 - Gap between previous and subsequent absence ?

  The SAP error message RP431, which states "Gap between previous and subsequent absence," typically occurs in the context of absence management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a discontinuity in the absence records for an employee, meaning that there is a gap between two absence periods that should be continuous.
  
  Cause:
  
  Absence Overlap: The absence records for an employee may not be properly aligned, leading to gaps. For example, if an employee has an absence from January 1 to January 10 and another absence starting from January 15, the system will flag this as a gap.
  Incorrect Absence Entry: Manual entry errors or incorrect data input can lead to gaps in absence records.
  Absence Type Configuration: Certain absence types may have specific rules that require them to be continuous or overlapping, and if these rules are violated, the error may occur.
  Date Range Issues: The start and