How To Fix PE513 - Shift group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Shift group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The shift group &V1& is assigned to one or more organizational units.
However, the shift group &V1& does not exist in Customizing.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing this.

How to fix this error?

You can do one of two things:
In Customizing, define the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOHP5OOT1>shift group</>
&V1&.
Assign another existing shift group to all the organizational units
that are assigned to the shift group &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE513 - Shift group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "PE513 Shift group & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system is unable to find a specified shift group in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Shift Group: The specified shift group does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the shift group has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The shift group may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shift group.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shift Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where shift groups are defined.
  Verify that the shift group in question exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Shift Group:
  
  If the shift group does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OOSB for shift group maintenance).
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect entries that may have led to the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the shift group. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary data has been migrated correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing shift groups and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OOSB (Shift Group Maintenance) and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.