How To Fix PE512 - No shift group set for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 512

• Message text: No shift group set for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

A shift group cannot be found for the organizational unit specified.

System Response

Shift planning cannot be carried out without a shift group.

How to fix this error?

You must assign the organizational unit a shift group. Do so by
maintaining infotype 1039 'Shift Group'. This infotype must be
maintained either for the organizational unit itself or for an
organizational unit superior to it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE512 - No shift group set for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE512 "No shift group set for &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined shift group for the specified employee or organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shift Group Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the shift group has not been defined in the system for the specified employee or organizational unit.
  Incorrect Employee Master Data: The employee master data may not have the correct assignment to a shift group.
  Organizational Structure Issues: The organizational unit associated with the employee may not have a shift group assigned.
  Time Management Settings: There may be issues with the configuration of time management settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Shift Group:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for time management or personnel planning.
  Ensure that a shift group is defined for the relevant employee or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to display the employee's master data.
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct shift group in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0007 - Planned Working Time).
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Unit Settings:
  
  Check the organizational unit settings to ensure that a shift group is assigned.
  Use transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to view the organizational structure and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to time management and shift planning for additional guidance on configuring shift groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the employee's time data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  PPOME/PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure)
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time) is particularly relevant for shift group assignments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.