How To Fix P2337 - Caution: Day type set to 'off'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Caution: Day type set to 'off'

What causes this issue?

The day type indicates whether it is a working or non-working day. A
day type other than 0 or blank denotes a non-working day. The System
proposes a default day type when you record a time substitution.

System Response

The System displays a warning message requesting that you check the
default day type: this is a means of ensuring that no substitution
records are assigned an incorrect day type.

How to fix this error?

You can overwrite the default day type if it does not meet your
requirements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2337 - Caution: Day type set to 'off' ?

  The SAP error message P2337, which states "Caution: Day type set to 'off'," typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with work schedules and time evaluation.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that a specific day type has been set to "off," meaning that the system recognizes that the day in question is not a working day. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Public Holidays: The day may be designated as a public holiday in the system.
  Leave or Absence: An employee may have a leave or absence recorded for that day.
  Work Schedule Configuration: The work schedule may not include that day as a working day due to configuration settings.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings in the system may define that day as non-working.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Schedule: Review the employee's work schedule to ensure that the day in question is correctly configured as a working day. You can do this in the SAP transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT03 (Maintain Work Schedule).
  
  
  Review Public Holidays: Check if the day is marked as a public holiday in the system. You can do this using transaction code SCAL (Maintain Holiday Calendar).
  
  
  Examine Absences: Look for any recorded absences or leave requests for the employee on that day. This can be done in transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT50 (Display Time Evaluation Results).
  
  
  Adjust Time Evaluation: If the day type is incorrectly set, you may need to adjust the time evaluation settings or the employee's time data. This can involve running the time evaluation process again to ensure that the data is updated correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific configurations related to your implementation, as settings can vary based on the organization's policies and system setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30, PA20, PT03, and SCAL for managing HR data and work schedules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify work schedules and employee data in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and time management.