How To Fix P2309 - Personnel number substitution incompatible with entry of breaks

P2309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Personnel number substitution incompatible with entry of breaks

What causes this issue?

You have recorded a work schedule rule substitution by entering a
personnel number. You cannot enter 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.

P2309 - Details

• The SAP error message P2309, "Personnel number substitution incompatible with entry of breaks," typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing when there is an issue with how personnel numbers are being substituted or how breaks are being recorded for employees.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Personnel Number Substitution: This error often arises when there is a mismatch or conflict between the personnel number being used and the breaks that are being entered. For example, if a personnel number is substituted for another, but the breaks associated with that personnel number do not align with the expected entries, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Break Configuration: The configuration of breaks in the system may not be compatible with the personnel number being processed. This could be due to incorrect settings in the time management configuration or the absence of necessary data for the personnel number.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data