IV_START_DURATION is not fetched by Global Absence Type Duration formula

Summary:

I am trying to use IV_START_DURATION in global Absence type duration formula but the value is always the default value that is passed. The test employee has a work schedule attached. The same code works in Evaluate Absence job. Please help !

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if ( ln_entry_duration_d = l_dur 

and l_shifytype like '%EL%')

then 

(

l_log = ess_log_write('Inside if condition') 

ln_entry_duration_d = ln_entry_duration_d - (l_tnw / (1000 * 60 * 60))