How To Fix PE544 - Delete daily work schedule first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Delete daily work schedule first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE544 - Delete daily work schedule first ?

  The SAP error message PE544, which states "Delete daily work schedule first," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an attempt to delete or modify a work schedule that is still associated with existing daily work schedules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you try to delete a work schedule that has been assigned to employees or is linked to daily work schedules. SAP requires that all associations to the work schedule be removed before the work schedule itself can be deleted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Daily Work Schedules: 
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check if there are any employees assigned to the work schedule you are trying to delete.
  You can also use transaction code PT03 (Maintain Work Schedule) to view the daily work schedules associated with the work schedule.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Daily Work Schedules:
  
  If you find that there are daily work schedules linked to the work schedule, you will need to delete or modify those daily work schedules first.
  Use transaction code PT03 to delete the daily work schedules associated with the work schedule.
  
  
  
  Delete the Work Schedule:
  
  Once all daily work schedules have been removed, you can proceed to delete the work schedule using transaction code PT03.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the work schedule in other areas of the system, such as in time evaluation or payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PT03: Maintain Work Schedule
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work schedules and their management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to work schedules and employee data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE544 error and successfully delete the work schedule. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.