How To Fix PE567 - No shift abbreviation defined for days off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 567

• Message text: No shift abbreviation defined for days off

What causes this issue?

You have overwritten a shift with 'blank'. The overwritten shift was an
employee's shift from a substitution or an employee's shift from the
work schedule rule. The system tries to enter a shift for days off for
this day. However, this is not possible since a shift for days off
cannot be found in the current shift group.

System Response

The current shift cannot be overwritten with 'blank'.

How to fix this error?

Overwrite the shift you want to delete with an allowed shift
abbreviation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE567 - No shift abbreviation defined for days off ?

  The SAP error message PE567 "No shift abbreviation defined for days off" typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration when the system is unable to find a defined shift abbreviation for a specific day off or absence type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when configuring work schedules, absence types, or when processing time data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the shift abbreviation for the specific day off or absence type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Time Management Settings: There may be issues with the configuration of time management settings, such as work schedules or absence types.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry related to the employee's time management records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE567 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shift Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code PT01 (Maintain Shift Planning) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check if the shift definitions are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the shift abbreviation for the specific day off is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Shift Abbreviation:
  
  If the shift abbreviation is missing, you can define it by navigating to the relevant configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Time Management > Work Schedules > Define Shift Abbreviations.
  Create or modify the shift abbreviation for the days off as needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Absence Types:
  
  Check the configuration of absence types to ensure they are correctly linked to the appropriate shift abbreviations.
  Use transaction code PA30 to review the employee's absence records and ensure they are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by processing the time data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring time management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PT01, PT60, PA30, and SPRO for configuration and data entry.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to time management settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Time Management for further assistance.