How To Fix PE564 - Shift &1 changed because of times in shift &2

PE564 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Shift &1 changed because of times in shift &2

What causes this issue?

You have changed the times for shift &V1&.

System Response

Using the changed times as a basis, the system attempts to determine
the shift that has the largest overlap (with regard to time) with the
changed times. This is shift &V2&. This shift replaces shift &V1& for
the day chosen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE564 - Shift &1 changed because of times in shift &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE564 indicates that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the shift definitions within the system. Specifically, it means that the times defined for one shift (Shift &1) have been altered due to the times set for another shift (Shift &2). This typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel planning modules, where shifts are defined for employees.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Shifts: The shifts may overlap in such a way that the system cannot maintain both shifts as defined.
  Incorrect Shift Configuration: There may be an error in how the shifts are configured in the system, such as incorrect start and end times.
  Changes in Shift Definitions: If a shift's times are modified, it may inadvertently affect other shifts that are linked or dependent on it.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Shift Definitions: Check the definitions of both shifts (Shift