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3511343 - Error: Time Account Changes cannot be saved: Periodic Update and Periodic Update Correction bookings are only allowed if the time account type is configured for periodic update

Symptom

When we try to create an absence, the system displays the error message: "Time Account Changes cannot be saved: Periodic Update and Periodic Update Correction bookings are only allowed if the time account type is configured for periodic updates".

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central – Time Management

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Navigate to Time Off ESS UI or Admin UI
  2. Create Absence
  3. Select Time Type and Start Date/ End Date
  4. Click on Submit
  5. The system displays an error: Time Account Changes cannot be saved: Periodic Update and Periodic Update Correction bookings are only allowed if the time account type is configured for periodic update.

Cause

 

Attempting to use a rule to manually update Periodic Update entries in recurring account types is not supported.

Resolution

  • Periodic Update are not supported for Recurring Time Account Types.
  • Remove the rule that attempts to create periodic update posting type entries for the recurring time accounts.
  • To update Periodic Update entries in the Time Account, it is recommended to use the "Periodic Time Account Update Profile" for Permanent Time Account Types.

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central 2405