How To Fix PE590 - Errors occurred in time evaluation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Errors occurred in time evaluation

What causes this issue?

An error occurred for at least one person in time evaluation.
This may be due to one of the following reasons:
Provided that the Time Management status is taken into account (T77S0
PEINS PZTEF = X):,,,,,,
At least one person was not selected, because he/she does not take part
in time evaluation (Time Management status in Planned Working Time
Infotype (0007) = 0).
An error occurred for at least one person in time evaluation, which
caused time evaluation to be cancelled.

System Response

As a result of this error, the system may not be able to display any
results for this person.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can use the function that allows you to display the time evaluation
log.
Use this function to find out the cause of this error.
To do this, proceed as follows:
In the shift plan, select the employee you wish to display in the time
evaluation log.
Select <LS>Edit --> Check working time</>.
The <ZH>Select check results</> dialog box appears.
Select <LS>Time evaluation log</>
The time evaluation log appears.
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You can only access the time evaluation log functions by selecting an
employee. If you do not select an employee, the system simply assumes
that you want to run the evaluation for ALL employees. In such a case,
the function would not be at your disposal.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE590 - Errors occurred in time evaluation ?

  The SAP error message PE590, which indicates that "Errors occurred in time evaluation," typically arises during the time evaluation process in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee time data. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Causes of PE590 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Time Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the time data entered for employees, such as incorrect clock-in/out times, missing time entries, or overlapping time records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The time evaluation configuration in the system may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to time types, absence types, or evaluation rules.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with employee master data, such as incorrect infotype records (e.g., infotype 0007 for planned working time or infotype 2001 for absence), can lead to errors during time evaluation.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to perform time evaluation, leading to errors.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the time evaluation program or database inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solutions to PE590 Error
  
  
  Check Time Data: Review the time data for the employees involved. Ensure that all time entries are correct, complete, and do not overlap. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for time evaluation in the system. Ensure that all necessary time types and rules are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly maintained and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the time evaluation has the necessary authorizations. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation in Debug Mode: If the error persists, consider running the time evaluation in debug mode to identify the specific cause of the error. This may require assistance from an SAP technical consultant.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the PE590 error. Applying the recommended corrections or updates may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes such as PT60 (Time Evaluation) to run the time evaluation process and PT_ERL (Time Evaluation Log) to view logs and errors related to time evaluation.
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, such as:
  
  Infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time)
  Infotype 2001 (Absences)
  Infotype 2002 (Attendances)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and guides related to time management and evaluation for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the PE590 error in SAP.