How To Fix PE652 - Select an employee before copying shifts

PE652 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Select an employee before copying shifts

What causes this issue?

You want to copy one employee's shift to another employee. From the
list of employees, you did not choose an employee to whom shifts were
to be copied.

System Response

It is not possible to copy the one employee's shifts to the other
employee.

How to fix this error?

From the list of employees, please choose an employee to whom shifts
are to be copied.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE652 - Select an employee before copying shifts ?

  The SAP error message PE652 "Select an employee before copying shifts" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when working with shift planning or scheduling functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires you to select an employee before attempting to copy shifts.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Employee Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an employee in the relevant screen or transaction before trying to copy shifts.
  Incorrect Transaction Flow: The user may be following an incorrect sequence of steps in the transaction, leading to the system not recognizing an employee selection.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select employees, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Employee: Ensure that you have selected an employee in the relevant field before attempting to copy shifts. This usually involves navigating to the employee selection