Setting Up Absence Reasons

To define absence reasons, use the Absence Reasons GBR component (GPGB_ABS_TYPE). This topic discusses how to define absence reasons.

Page Name

Definition Name

Usage

Absence Reasons GBR Page

GPGB_ABS_TYPE

Define an absence type and enter absence codes that further define the absence. For example, if you have an employee who is absent from work due to sickness, record the type of sickness: flu, stomach bug, and so on.

Use the Absence Reasons GBR page (GPGB_ABS_TYPE) to define an absence type and enter absence codes that further define the absence.

For example, if you have an employee who is absent from work due to sickness, record the type of sickness: flu, stomach bug, and so on.

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This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Absence Reasons GBR page.

 Absence Reasons GBR page

Field or Control

Description

Absence Type

Displays the name of the Absence Type that you enter.

Absence Codes

Field or Control

Description

Absence Code

Enter any Absence Code that further defines the Absence Type that you create.

Note: Absence reasons are not required for processing statutory absence.