How To Fix PE657 - Employee & ignored due to his/her different groupings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Employee & ignored due to his/her different groupings

What causes this issue?

At least one of the groupings of the personal subareas for daily work
schedules or attendances / absences or substitution types /
availability types of employee &V1& differs from the personal subarea
groupings of shift group &V2&.

System Response

Due to the different groupings, employee &V1& is ignored in Shift
Planning.

How to fix this error?

In order to be able to edit all employees of an organizational unit or
structure in Shift Planning, they all have to have the same groupings
specified in shift &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE657 - Employee & ignored due to his/her different groupings ?

  The SAP error message PE657 indicates that an employee has been ignored in a payroll run due to their different groupings. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there are inconsistencies in the employee's grouping settings, which can affect how payroll calculations are performed.
  Cause:
  
  Different Groupings: The employee may belong to different groupings for various payroll components (e.g., wage types, payroll areas, or other classification criteria). This can happen if the employee has been assigned to multiple payroll areas or if there are inconsistencies in the employee's master data.
  Master Data Issues: There may be discrepancies in the employee's master data, such as incorrect or missing information in infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) or infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle employees with multiple groupings, leading to conflicts during payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in SAP, particularly the relevant infotypes. Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that there are no conflicting entries.
  Review Grouping Settings: Verify the grouping settings in the payroll configuration. Ensure that the employee's groupings are consistent and that they align with the payroll area and other relevant settings.
  Adjust Payroll Area: If the employee is assigned to multiple payroll areas, consider consolidating them into a single payroll area if appropriate. This can help avoid conflicts during payroll processing.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data and payroll configuration. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message. The SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or provide guidance on payroll configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee data.
  Payroll Configuration: Understand the payroll configuration settings in your SAP system, including how groupings are defined and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.