How To Fix PD301 - Enter a work schedule factor >1

PD301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Enter a work schedule factor >1

What causes this issue?

You can specify only one work schedule factor whose value is greater
than 1 for composite roles. This is due to the fact that specifying a
work schedule factor should enable multiple staffing assignments to be
made to a position without requiring new positions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD301 - Enter a work schedule factor >1 ?

  The SAP error message PD301 "Enter a work schedule factor >1" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when the system expects a work schedule factor (WSF) greater than 1. The work schedule factor is used to define the relationship between the standard working hours and the actual working hours for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a work schedule factor of 1 or less, which is not acceptable in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of work schedules or the employee's master data that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, it could simply be a typographical error during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the work schedule factor entered is greater than 1. For example, if the standard working hours are 40 hours per week, a work schedule factor of 1.5 would indicate