How To Fix PE636 - No "off" shift in shift group &


PE636 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

  • Message number: 636

  • Message text: No "off" shift in shift group &

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to delegate an employee. However, since you have not entered a
    shift yet, the system attempts to generate a "day off" shift. But this
    is not possible, since a 'day off' shift does not exist in shift group
    &v1& of &v2& &v3&. ('Day off' is defined as a daily work schedule with
    daily work schedule class 0.)

    System Response

    You have to enter a shift abbreviation from shift group &v1&.

    How to fix this error?

    You have two options:
    Enter a shift abbreviation from shift group &v1&.
    See to it that a 'day off' shift is added to shift group&v1&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


PE636 - Details

  • The SAP error message PE636 "No 'off' shift in shift group &" typically occurs in the context of time management and shift planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined "off" shift in the specified shift group. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: Missing Off Shift Definition: The shift group referenced in the error does not have an "off" shift defined. An "off" shift is usually a shift that indicates a non-working period for employees. Incorrect Shift Group Configuration: The shift group may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the required off shift. Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the shift group is incorrectly referenced or not set up as intended.
    Solution: Check Shift Group Configuration: Go to the transaction code OOVB (or use the relevant path in your

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