How To Fix PE647 - Enter another daily work schedule class first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Enter another daily work schedule class first

What causes this issue?

You have changed the Time fields. Since the current day is a day off
for employee &V1&, you will also have to change the daily work schedule
class.

System Response

Since you left the value of the daily work schedule class as '0', the
system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter these changed times into the system, change the
daily work schedule class to a value not equal to zero.
If you do not want to enter the changed times into the system, you can
cancel the daily work schedule class entry. You then go back into the
detail screen of the day.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE647 - Enter another daily work schedule class first ?

  The SAP error message PE647 "Enter another daily work schedule class first" typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within the SAP system. This error is related to the configuration of work schedules and the assignment of daily work schedule classes to employees.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  Daily Work Schedule Class Not Defined: The daily work schedule class that you are trying to assign to an employee or a work schedule is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the work schedule rules or classes in the system.
  Missing Assignment: The employee or organizational unit may not have a valid daily work schedule class assigned, or the class does not meet the required criteria for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE647 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Daily Work Schedule Class:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Time Management > Work Schedules > Daily Work Schedule.
  Ensure that the daily work schedule class you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Work Schedule Class:
  
  Ensure that the employee or organizational unit has a valid daily work schedule class assigned.
  You can check this in the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) under the "Work Schedule" infotype (IT 0007).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of work schedules and ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring daily work schedules and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and others related to time management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error PE647 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP Time Management to better understand work schedule configurations and their implications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PE647 error and implement a solution to resolve it.