3310582 - Difference between values of the 'Flexible Requesting Allowed' field while creating an absence

You have set the value of the field 'Flexible Requesting Allowed' to 'Yes' on Time Type and Work Schedule level but couldn't identify what it actually does after reading the the Guide Time Type | SAP Help Portal.

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