How To Fix P2316 - Daily WS substitution incompatible with WS rule substitution

P2316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Daily WS substitution incompatible with WS rule substitution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2316 - Daily WS substitution incompatible with WS rule substitution ?

  The SAP error message P2316, "Daily WS substitution incompatible with WS rule substitution," typically occurs in the context of work schedule (WS) substitutions in SAP Time Management. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the daily work schedule substitution and the work schedule rule substitution.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to apply a daily work schedule substitution that is not compatible with the existing work schedule rule substitution. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Overlapping Substitutions: There may be overlapping periods where both daily and work schedule rule substitutions are defined, leading to conflicts.
  Incompatible Rules: The daily work schedule and the work schedule rule may have different parameters or conditions that cannot coexist.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of work schedules and substitutions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P2316 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Substitutions: Check the existing