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3777414 - Out of office banner shows no "Back On" date for consecutive absences - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Time Off

Symptom

  • The Out of Office banner in People Profile/Spotlight shows only "Out Of Office" and does not display a "Back on" date when there are two consecutive approved absences (for example, a leave of absence followed immediately by a vacation).
  • Both absences have defined end dates and are approved.

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Time Off

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create two consecutive approved absences for a user (for example, a leave of absence ending on day X, immediately followed by another absence starting on day X+1), both with determined end dates and without flexible requesting.
  2. Open the user’s People Profile or Spotlight to view the Out of Office banner.
  3. Observe that the banner displays "Out Of Office" without a "Back on" date.

Cause

This is expected behavior for consecutive absences.

After the first leave, the system scans the next 14 calendar days whether the employee is working on any day:

If yes, this date will be set as "Back On" info.

If there is no working day in the next 14 days, "Back On" info is not shown.

Resolution

  1. Verify that the absences are consecutive (no gap day) and both are approved with determined end dates and without flexible requesting.
  2. Check the user’s work schedule after the first absence ends and determine whether there is a working day within the next 14 calendar days.
  3. If there is no working day within 14 calendar days, note that the banner will show only “Out Of Office” by design; no action is required.
  4. If a “Back on” date must appear, ensure at least one working day falls within 14 calendar days after the first absence end date (for example, adjust the timing of subsequent absences or review the work schedule), subject to business policy.
  5. For general Out of Office behavior and exceptions (such as undetermined end dates, flexible requesting, or absences ending after termination), refer to the documentation linked below.
  6. If you would like this behavior changed, submit an enhancement request using the link below.

See Also

  • SAP Help Portal - Out Of Office | SAP Help
  • KBA 3467659  - Out of Office Display Doesn't Show Back On Information
  • KBA 3470397  - Out Of Office Information In Latest People Profile
  • KBA 2090228  - How to submit enhancement ideas for SAP SuccessFactors Products

Keywords

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking all versions