How To Fix 5D553 - You cannot enter a shift for seasonal reduced working hours

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 553

• Message text: You cannot enter a shift for seasonal reduced working hours

What causes this issue?

Entry of a work schedule is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You enter lost hours due to seasonal reduced hours directly, using
absences or employee remuneration information.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D553 - You cannot enter a shift for seasonal reduced working hours ?

  The SAP error message 5D553 indicates that you are trying to enter a shift for an employee who is under a seasonal reduced working hours arrangement, but the system does not allow this action. This typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An employee is assigned to a seasonal working hours model, which restricts the entry of certain shifts or working hours.
  The shift you are trying to enter does not comply with the rules set for seasonal reduced working hours.
  The configuration in the system does not allow for shifts to be entered outside of the defined working hours for that specific employee.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee's Working Hours Configuration:
  
  Review the employee's working hours and ensure that they are correctly set up for seasonal reduced working hours.
  Verify if the shift you are trying to enter falls within