How To Fix PE101 - An availability duty already exists from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: An availability duty already exists from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE101 - An availability duty already exists from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE101 "An availability duty already exists from &1 to &2" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an attempt to create or modify an availability duty (such as a work schedule or time entry) that overlaps with an existing duty for the same employee.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter a new availability duty for an employee that overlaps with an existing duty.
  The time period you are trying to assign is already covered by another availability duty, which violates the system's rules for time management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Duties: 
  
  Review the existing availability duties for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences or Infotype 2002 for Attendances) and checking the time periods already assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Period:
  
  If the new availability duty overlaps with an existing one, you will need to either:
  
  Change the time period of the new duty to avoid overlap.
  Modify or delete the existing duty if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Infotype:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct infotype for the type of duty you are trying to create. For example, if you are entering a work schedule, make sure you are using the correct infotype related to work schedules.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about which duties can be modified or deleted, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for personnel administration to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Check for System Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the error may be related to system configuration. If you believe this is the case, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the system is configured correctly for handling availability duties.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP for managing employee time and attendance, such as:
  
  Infotype 2001 (Absences)
  Infotype 2002 (Attendances)
  Infotype 2006 (Absence Quotas)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing availability duties and understanding the implications of overlapping time periods.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE101 error and successfully manage availability duties in SAP.