How To Fix P2338 - Job number substitution is outside of the daily work schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Job number substitution is outside of the daily work schedule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2338 - Job number substitution is outside of the daily work schedule ?

  The SAP error message P2338, which states "Job number substitution is outside of the daily work schedule," typically occurs in the context of production planning or work scheduling within SAP. This error indicates that the job number you are trying to process or substitute is not aligned with the defined daily work schedule for the relevant work center or production line.
  Cause:
  
  Work Schedule Configuration: The job number you are trying to use may be scheduled for a time that falls outside the defined working hours of the work center.
  Shift Planning: If the work center has specific shifts defined, the job may not be scheduled during those shifts.
  Job Timing: The start or end time of the job may not match the available time slots in the work schedule.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or holiday settings may affect the availability of the work center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Schedule: Review the work schedule for the relevant work center to ensure that the job number is scheduled within the defined working hours.
  
  Navigate to the work center configuration in SAP and verify the daily work schedule.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Timing: If the job is indeed outside the working hours, consider rescheduling the job to fit within the available time slots.
  
  You can do this by changing the start and end times of the job in the production order or scheduling the job for a different day.
  
  
  
  Review Shift Settings: Ensure that the shifts assigned to the work center are correctly configured and that the job is scheduled during an active shift.
  
  Check the shift definitions and make adjustments if necessary.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar: Verify the factory calendar settings to ensure that there are no holidays or non-working days affecting the job scheduling.
  
  Adjust the calendar settings if needed to include the job's scheduled date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02 (Change Work Center), or CM01 (Capacity Planning) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the work center and job scheduling settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P2338 error and ensure that job scheduling aligns with the daily work schedule in SAP.