Symptom
When attempting to apply for leave, an error occurred 'Sorry, you can't request n days. Your leave balance is insufficient'.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central - Time Off
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to Time off.
- Ensure there is leave balance.
- Attempt to create absence with start date in Dec 2025 and End date in Jan 2026.
- Observe the error message: "Sorry, you can't request n days. Your leave balance is insufficient".
Cause
The bookable period end date is till 31st Dec 2025. Attempting to request leave outside this bookable period results in the system understanding that there is insufficient balance. After the bookable period, the balance cannot be used anymore, leading to the error message.
Resolution
- Create a leave request within the bookable period end date.
- If you would like to book the absence for the 2025-time account, extend the bookable period.
See Also
Keywords
leave balance, insufficient leave, bookable period, sap SuccessFactors, time off, time management, error message, leave request, sap support, employee central , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-TIM-TA , Time Accounts (TAT, TA, TAD) , LOD-SF-EC-TIM , Time Off , Problem