To add an Absence Reason for an Absence Type in Oracle Fusion, you need to modify the Absence Type configuration to include new reasons that employees can select when they apply for leave. Absence Reasons provide additional context for why a particular absence is being taken (e.g., “Medical,” “Family Emergency,” etc.).
Here is the step-by-step process to add an Absence Reason to an Absence Type:
1. Navigate to Absence Types Setup
- From the Home Page, click the Navigator icon (hamburger menu) in the top-left corner.
- Go to Setup and Maintenance.
2. Search for Absence Type Configuration
- In Setup and Maintenance, search for the task Manage Absence Types using the search bar.
- Click on Manage Absence Types from the search results.
3. Select the Absence Type
- On the Manage Absence Types page, find the specific Absence Type to which you want to add a new Absence Reason (e.g., “Vacation,” “Sick Leave”).
- Click Edit to open the details of the Absence Type.
4. Go to the Reasons Section
- Once the Absence Type details are displayed, navigate to the Reasons section, which shows the list of Absence Reasons associated with this particular Absence Type.
5. Add a New Absence Reason
- To add a new Absence Reason, click the Add or + button (depending on your Oracle Fusion version) in the Reasons section.
- Enter the following details for the new Absence Reason:
- Reason Code: A unique identifier or code for the reason (e.g., “MED”).
- Reason Name: The name of the Absence Reason (e.g., “Medical Leave”).
- Status: Make sure the status is set to Active so it will be available for use.
6. Save and Close
- Once the new Absence Reason is added, click Save and then Close to confirm and exit the Absence Type configuration.
7. Test the New Absence Reason
- To ensure the Absence Reason has been added correctly, navigate to the Absence page for an employee.
- Initiate an absence request for the Absence Type to which you added the new Absence Reason and check if it appears as an option in the Absence Reason drop-down menu.
8. Review Security and Access (Optional)
- Ensure that the employees and managers have the appropriate security privileges to view and select the new Absence Reason when applying for leave. You may need to update role security if required.
By following these steps, you’ll successfully add a new Absence Reason to an Absence Type, giving employees more options when they submit absence requests in Oracle Fusion.
Add Absence Reason For Absence Type