How To Fix LCAM_SFT010 - Postponement is not possible; postpone shift cannot precede current shift

LCAM_SFT010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCAM_SFT -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Postponement is not possible; postpone shift cannot precede current shift

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCAM_SFT010 - Postponement is not possible; postpone shift cannot precede current shift ?

  The SAP error message LCAM_SFT010 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of shifts in the system. Specifically, the error states that a postponement of a shift is not possible because the new (postponed) shift cannot precede the current shift. This typically occurs in the context of shift planning or workforce management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Shift Overlap: The system is trying to schedule a postponed shift that overlaps with or is earlier than the current shift.
  Incorrect Shift Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the shift planning settings or rules that govern how shifts can be adjusted.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered incorrect dates or times when attempting to postpone the shift.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shift Timing: Review the timing of the current shift and the shift you are trying to postpone. Ensure that the postponed shift starts after the current shift ends.
  Adjust Postponement: If the postponed shift is set