How To Fix LCAM_SFT017 - Shift diary specified already exists

LCAM_SFT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCAM_SFT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Shift diary specified already exists

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LCAM_SFT017 - Details

• The SAP error message LCAM_SFT017 indicates that a shift diary you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of time management or shift planning within SAP, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or Logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new shift diary entry for a date or period that already has an existing entry.
  There may be a duplicate entry due to a previous transaction that was not properly completed or saved.
  The system is configured to prevent overlapping shift diaries for the same time period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where shift diaries are managed.
  Look for existing shift diary entries for the specified date or period. You can use transaction codes like PT50 (for shift planning) or PT60 (for time evaluation) to review