How To Fix PE543 - Daily work schedule and attendance cannot be entered at the same time

PE543 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Daily work schedule and attendance cannot be entered at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE543 - Daily work schedule and attendance cannot be entered at the same time ?

  The SAP error message PE543, which states "Daily work schedule and attendance cannot be entered at the same time," typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within the SAP system. This error arises when there is an attempt to enter both a daily work schedule and attendance data for the same time period, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Data Entry: The error is triggered when a user tries to enter both a daily work schedule (which defines the expected working hours) and attendance data (which records actual hours worked) for the same time frame. SAP does not allow this because it can lead to inconsistencies in time management data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this restriction, ensuring that only one type of data can be entered for a given period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Separate Entries: Ensure that you are not trying