How To Fix PE596 - Employee & is not temporarily assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 PA30) and check if there is a temporary assignment recorded.
  Ensure that the temporary assignment is active and covers the relevant date range.
  
  
  Create or Update Temporary Assignment:
  
  If no temporary assignment exists, create one using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PA30).
  If the assignment exists but is not valid for the required period, update the dates accordingly.
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct temporary assignment or how to create/update it, consult with your HR or payroll team for assistance.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to temporary assignments. This may require the involvement of an SAP HCM consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing employee assignments and understanding the implications of temporary assignments in payroll processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee data in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE596 error and ensure that the employee's temporary assignment is correctly set up in the system.