How To Fix PE638 - Transfer of employee & marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Transfer of employee & marked

What causes this issue?

You have temporarily assigned employees on the receiving &V2& for
employee &V1&. This temporary assignment is marked by the system and
carried out when the shift plan is saved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE638 - Transfer of employee & marked ?

  The SAP error message PE638 "Transfer of employee & marked" typically occurs during the transfer of an employee's data in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the employee's data that prevents the transfer from being completed successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data: The employee record may have missing or incomplete information that is required for the transfer process.
  Invalid Data: There may be invalid entries in the employee's data, such as incorrect dates, codes, or other fields that do not meet the system's validation rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the transfer may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly for the transfer process.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for transfer (e.g., on leave, terminated, etc.).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no invalid entries.
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the transfer. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required access.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to employee transfers in the HCM module. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Employee Status Verification: Verify the current status of the employee. If the employee is on leave or has been terminated, you may need to resolve these issues before proceeding with the transfer.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on why the transfer is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP HCM documentation for guidelines on employee transfers and the required data fields.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PE638 error and implement a solution to successfully transfer the employee's data.