How To Fix HRPAYBR99211 - Personnel shift schedule not found for period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Personnel shift schedule not found for period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99211 - Personnel shift schedule not found for period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99211 indicates that the system could not find a personnel shift schedule for a specified period. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly in Brazil.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shift Schedule: The most common cause is that there is no shift schedule defined for the employee for the specified period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range being queried may not align with the dates for which the shift schedule is defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or in the configuration of the shift schedules.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee assignments may lead to the absence of a valid shift schedule.
  Time Management Configuration: Issues in the configuration of time management settings in SAP could also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shift Schedule Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (PA30) and check if a shift schedule is assigned for the relevant period.
  If not, assign a valid shift schedule.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are processing is correct and that it falls within the period for which the shift schedule is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of shift schedules in the system (transaction code: PT01 for creating and PT02 for changing).
  Ensure that the shift schedules are correctly defined and active for the relevant employee groups.
  
  
  
  Check Time Management Settings:
  
  Review the time management settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for the assignment of shift schedules.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Run Reports:
  
  Use relevant reports to identify any discrepancies in shift schedule assignments or to find employees without assigned schedules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PT01: Create Shift Schedule
  PT02: Change Shift Schedule
  PT03: Display Shift Schedule
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on time management and shift scheduling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.