How To Fix SIPT261 - Gaps Reason is Mandatory

SIPT261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Gaps Reason is Mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT261 - Gaps Reason is Mandatory ?

  The SAP error message SIPT261 "Gaps Reason is Mandatory" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Time Management module, particularly when dealing with time evaluation and absence management. This error indicates that a reason for a gap in time data is required but has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A time evaluation process is trying to process time data that has gaps (e.g., missing time entries).
  The system requires a reason for these gaps to be specified, but the necessary information has not been entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT261 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Data Entries:
  
  Review the time data entries for the employee or period in question. Ensure that all required time entries (such as work hours, absences, etc.) are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Specify Gap Reason:
  
  If there are gaps in the time data, you need to specify a reason for these gaps. This can usually be done in the time management