How To Fix 5D555 - No reduced hours shift was entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: No reduced hours shift was entered

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If no reduced working hours shift is entered, you must enter the lost
hours either directly using substitutions or using PDC.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D555 - No reduced hours shift was entered ?

  The SAP error message "5D555 No reduced hours shift was entered" typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with employee time records or shift planning. This error indicates that the system expects a reduced hours shift to be specified, but none has been entered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shift Definition: The employee's work schedule may not have a defined reduced hours shift.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for reduced hours shifts in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the required shift information when processing time records or scheduling.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly configured to include reduced hours shifts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shift Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that reduced hours shifts are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the shift is assigned to the employee's work schedule.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) to ensure that the correct work schedule and shift information are assigned.
  If necessary, update the employee's work schedule to include a reduced hours shift.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When entering time records or scheduling, ensure that the reduced hours shift is selected or entered as required.
  If using a time entry screen, make sure to fill in all mandatory fields, including the shift type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and managing reduced hours shifts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Configuration Settings: Look into the configuration settings for work schedules and shift planning in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter or modify shift information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "5D555 No reduced hours shift was entered" in SAP.