How To Fix PE006 - Select the cells to be replaced on the shift plan

PE006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Select the cells to be replaced on the shift plan

What causes this issue?

If you want to use the shift abbreviation bar to enter or overwrite
shifts on the target or actual plan, you must first select the relevant
cells on the shift plan.

System Response

No cells on the shift plan have been changed.

How to fix this error?

Select the desired cells on the shift plan.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE006 - Select the cells to be replaced on the shift plan ?

  The SAP error message PE006, which states "Select the cells to be replaced on the shift plan," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when working with shift planning in SAP's Personnel Planning (PE) component.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action (like replacing or modifying shifts) without having selected the appropriate cells or entries in the shift plan. The system requires specific cells to be highlighted or selected before executing certain functions, such as replacing shifts or making adjustments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Cells: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate cells in the shift plan that you want to replace or modify. You can do this by clicking on the specific cells in the shift schedule.
  
  
  Check for Multiple Selections: If you are trying to replace multiple shifts, make sure that you are selecting all relevant