How To Fix PE682 - Employee already assigned, shift cannot be inserted

PE682 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 682

• Message text: Employee already assigned, shift cannot be inserted

What causes this issue?

You cannot insert a shift because the employee has already been
assigned to a requirements record to cover the requirements.

System Response

The system does not allow you to enter a shift here.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to change the requirements assignment of the
employee, delete the employee's valid requirements assignment for this
day. You find this function by choosing Edit -> Assignments -> Display.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE682 - Employee already assigned, shift cannot be inserted ?

  The SAP error message PE682 ("Employee already assigned, shift cannot be inserted") typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the employee you are trying to assign to a shift is already assigned to another shift during the same time period. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Shifts: The employee is already scheduled for another shift that overlaps with the new shift you are trying to insert.
  Incorrect Time Entry: The time entries for the shifts may have been incorrectly entered, leading to conflicts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent overlapping shifts for employees.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the employee's current shift assignments to identify any overlaps. You can do this by checking the employee's schedule in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shift Timing:
  
  If the new shift is necessary, consider adjusting the timing