How To Fix PE664 - Enter either a work break schedule or individual breaks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Enter either a work break schedule or individual breaks

What causes this issue?

You have specified the work break schedule &V1& and at least one break
time in addition. This is not allowed.

System Response

The system processed an error message.

How to fix this error?

Please delete either the work break schedule &V1& or the break time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE664 - Enter either a work break schedule or individual breaks ?

  The SAP error message PE664, which states "Enter either a work break schedule or individual breaks," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when you are trying to enter or process employee time data. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a work break schedule or individual breaks for the employee's time entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Break Schedule: The employee's time data does not have an associated work break schedule defined in their master data.
  Individual Breaks Not Defined: If the employee is supposed to have individual breaks, these may not have been entered or configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the time management module in SAP, such as missing settings for break schedules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Work Break Schedule:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30).
  Check the "Work Schedule" or "Time Management" infotype (e.g., IT0007 or IT0008).
  Ensure that a work break schedule is assigned to the employee. If not, assign an appropriate work break schedule.
  
  
  
  Define Individual Breaks:
  
  If the employee is supposed to have individual breaks, ensure that these are defined in the time entry screen or in the employee's time management infotype.
  You can enter individual breaks in the time entry screen by specifying the start and end times for breaks.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, check the configuration settings for work schedules and break schedules in the SAP system (Transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the break schedules are correctly defined and that they are linked to the relevant work schedules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring work break schedules and handling time data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0007 (Planned Working Time) and IT0008 (Basic Pay) as they relate to work schedules and breaks.
  Time Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration of time management in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master data and time entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE664 error and successfully enter the required time data for the employee.