How To Fix 5G168 - Choose a Qualifying Day Pattern or set the Shift Pattern indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Choose a Qualifying Day Pattern or set the Shift Pattern indicator

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create an <ZH>SSP Control</> record without entering
either a qualifying day pattern (QDP) or setting the shift pattern
flag.

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 must either enter a qualifying day pattern or set the shift pattern
flag.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G168 - Choose a Qualifying Day Pattern or set the Shift Pattern indicator ?

  The SAP error message 5G168 typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel planning within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with shift planning or work schedules. This error indicates that the system requires a qualifying day pattern to be selected or that the shift pattern indicator needs to be set.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to create or modify a work schedule or shift assignment without specifying a qualifying day pattern.
  The shift pattern indicator is not set, which is necessary for the system to understand how to allocate shifts or days off.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Choose a Qualifying Day Pattern:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or transaction where you are setting up the work schedule or shift.
  Look for an option to select a "Qualifying Day Pattern." This is usually found in the work schedule or shift planning section.
  Select an appropriate day pattern that