How To Fix PE596 - Employee & is not temporarily assigned


PE596 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

  • Message number: 596

  • Message text: Employee & is not temporarily assigned

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE596 - Employee & is not temporarily assigned ?
    The SAP error message PE596, which states "Employee & is not temporarily assigned," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid temporary assignment for the specified employee.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Temporary Assignment: The employee does not have a temporary assignment in the system, which is required for certain processes (e.g., payroll, time evaluation).
    Incorrect Dates: The temporary assignment may exist, but the validity dates do not cover the period for which the action is being processed.
    Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect employee number entered in the transaction.
    
    Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize temporary assignments for the employee. Solutions: Check Employee Data: Verify that the employee number is correct and that the employee exists in the system. Review Temporary Assignments: Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA20 or

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