How To Fix PE591 - No report variant defined for time evaluation in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 591

• Message text: No report variant defined for time evaluation in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to carry out the function 'Check shift plan'. This
check requires that a report variant has been created for the time
evaluation and that this report variant has been identified in Shift
Planning Customizing. This is obviously not the case.

System Response

The function 'Check shift plan' cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Specify the time evaluation report variant that should be used for the
function <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOHP5OODY>'Check shift plan</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE591 - No report variant defined for time evaluation in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message PE591 "No report variant defined for time evaluation in Customizing" typically occurs in the context of time evaluation processes, such as when running the time evaluation report (e.g., RPTIME00) in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined report variant for the time evaluation process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there is no report variant configured for the time evaluation report in the Customizing settings. Report variants are used to store specific selection criteria and settings for reports, and if none are defined, the system cannot proceed with the evaluation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a report variant for the time evaluation report. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Report Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  Enter the report name (e.g., RPTIME00 for time evaluation) and click on the "Variants" button.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  In the variant screen, click on the "Create" button.
  Enter a name for the variant and fill in the necessary selection criteria (e.g., personnel numbers, evaluation period, etc.).
  Save the variant.
  
  
  
  Assign the Variant:
  
  Ensure that the variant is assigned to the appropriate time evaluation configuration in the Customizing settings.
  You can check this in the transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Personnel Management -> Time Management -> Time Evaluation -> Define Report Variants for Time Evaluation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Report:
  
  After creating and assigning the variant, try running the time evaluation report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute reports and manage variants.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on time evaluation and report variants.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage report variants in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Common Reports:
  
  The most commonly used report for time evaluation is RPTIME00, but there may be others depending on your specific configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE591 error and successfully run the time evaluation report.