How To Fix 5D273 - Please enter a work schedule rule

5D273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Please enter a work schedule rule

*Germany only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D273 - Please enter a work schedule rule ?

  The SAP error message 5D273 ("Please enter a work schedule rule") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when a work schedule rule is required but not provided. This error can arise during various processes, such as when creating or modifying employee records, time evaluation, or payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A work schedule rule is mandatory for the operation being performed, but it has not been specified.
  The employee's work schedule is not defined, or the system cannot determine the appropriate work schedule rule based on the provided data.
  There may be configuration issues in the system regarding work schedule rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (PA30 transaction).
  Ensure that the work schedule rule is correctly assigned in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0007 - Planned Working Time).
  
  
  
  Assign Work Schedule Rule:
  
  If the work schedule rule is