How To Fix 5A563 - Work schedule group & is already defined as 'normal work time'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Work schedule group & is already defined as 'normal work time'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A563 - Work schedule group & is already defined as 'normal work time' ?

  The SAP error message 5A563 indicates that there is an issue with the work schedule group configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the work schedule group you are trying to define or modify is already set up as 'normal work time'. This can occur when you attempt to assign a work schedule group to a personnel number or a specific employee that is already defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The work schedule group you are trying to assign is already assigned to another employee or is already defined in the system as a normal work time.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the work schedule settings or in the employee's master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the assignment of the work schedule group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Verify if the work schedule group is already assigned to another employee. You can do this by checking the employee master data in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0007 - Planned Working Time).
  Modify the Work Schedule Group: If the work schedule group is indeed already defined as 'normal work time', you may need to either:
  
  Change the work schedule group for the employee you are trying to update.
  Create a new work schedule group if a different configuration is needed.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for work schedule groups in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the following path:
  
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Work Schedule.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on work schedule groups and their configurations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The relevant infotypes for work schedule groups include IT0007 (Planned Working Time) and IT0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.