How To Fix P2305 - WS substitution incompatible with break entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 305

• Message text: WS substitution incompatible with break entry

What causes this issue?

You have recorded a work schedule rule substitution. You cannot record
breaks at the same time.

How to fix this error?

You can record breaks for a substitution with individual working time,
for a daily work schedule substitution or on their own.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2305 - WS substitution incompatible with break entry ?

  The SAP error message P2305, which states "WS substitution incompatible with break entry," typically occurs in the context of work scheduling and substitution processes in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between a substitution entry and a break entry in the work schedule.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A substitution is defined for a work schedule that overlaps with a break entry.
  The system detects that the substitution period does not align correctly with the defined breaks, leading to inconsistencies in the work schedule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P2305 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substitution Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing substitutions (e.g., PA30 for infotype 2001).
  Review the substitution entries for the employee in question and ensure that they do not overlap with any break entries.
  
  
  
  Review Break Entries:
  
  Check the break entries defined in the work schedule for the employee.
  Ensure that the break times are correctly defined and do not conflict