How To Fix 5G166 - Either choose a QDP or set the shift pattern indicator

5G166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Either choose a QDP or set the shift pattern indicator

What causes this issue?

You have specified that Statutory Sick Pay should be calculated for
this person according to both a generated Qualifying Day Pattern (QDP)
and the persons's shift schedule.

System Response

The system only accepts an entry in one of the fields.

How to fix this error?

Remove one of the entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G166 - Either choose a QDP or set the shift pattern indicator ?

  The SAP error message 5G166, which states "Either choose a QDP or set the shift pattern indicator," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either a qualified daily plan (QDP) or a shift pattern indicator to be defined for a specific employee or work schedule.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing QDP: The employee or work schedule does not have a qualified daily plan assigned. A QDP is necessary for the system to understand how to manage the employee's working hours.
  Missing Shift Pattern Indicator: If a QDP is not applicable, the system expects a shift pattern indicator to be set, which defines the shifts the employee will work.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the time management settings that prevent the assignment of a QDP or shift pattern.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Qualified Daily Plan (QDP):
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0007 - Planned