How To Fix COCF264 - Event allowed in current shift only (There is no active shift)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCF - Order/Confirmation Functions

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Event allowed in current shift only (There is no active shift)

What causes this issue?

There is no active shift because the system was not able to determine a
shift for the event.

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?

Check whether you have <DS><DS:SIMG.COCF_SN_OP4A>defined shifts</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCF264 - Event allowed in current shift only (There is no active shift) ?

  The SAP error message COCF264, which states "Event allowed in current shift only (There is no active shift)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with time events or activities that are tied to specific shifts in a production or operational environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Active Shift: The primary cause of this error is that there is no active shift defined in the system at the time the event is being processed. This can happen if:
  
  The shift schedule has not been set up correctly.
  The current time does not fall within any defined shift.
  The shift has ended, and the system is trying to process an event that is only valid during an active shift.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the shift definitions in the system, such as incorrect time frames or missing entries.
  
  
  User Error: The user may be attempting to record an event