How To Fix PE633 - More than one &3 occurs in period &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 633

• Message text: More than one &3 occurs in period &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to enter a shift for a certain time period. For
this, you want to create an assignment to a job, position or cost
center or you wish to enter a shift. More than one &V3& exists in this
period. It is therefore not possible to create a selection list of the
jobs, positions and cost centers or to enter a shift.

System Response

No selection list of jobs, positions and cost centers can be created
for this time period.
No shifts can be entered.

How to fix this error?

Enter the shift for a time period in such a way that either no
temporary reassignment or exactly one reassignment exists in the
period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE633 - More than one &3 occurs in period &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE633 ("More than one &3 occurs in period &1 to &2") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that there are multiple entries for a specific payroll result (denoted by &3) within the specified period (from &1 to &2). This situation can arise due to various reasons, such as duplicate payroll runs, incorrect configuration, or data entry errors.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payroll Runs: The most common cause is that the payroll has been executed multiple times for the same period, leading to multiple entries for the same payroll result.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or rules that allow for multiple entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or adjustments made to payroll results that are not properly managed can lead to duplicates.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation: If time evaluation is not set up correctly, it may lead to multiple results being generated for the same period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Runs: Review the payroll runs for the specified period to ensure that payroll has only been executed once. If there are duplicates, you may need to reverse or delete the unnecessary runs.
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly. Look for any customizations that may lead to multiple results being generated.
  Data Cleanup: If there are duplicate entries, you may need to manually adjust or delete the incorrect entries. This should be done with caution and ideally in a test environment first.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country code) to analyze payroll results and identify duplicates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error PE633 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PE633 error and implement a solution to resolve it.