How To Fix PE683 - Employee &1 is not completely available during the period from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Employee &1 is not completely available during the period from &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE683 - Employee &1 is not completely available during the period from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message PE683 indicates that an employee is not completely available for a specified period. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system is trying to access employee data for a time frame where the employee has certain absences or is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Absences: The employee may have recorded absences (e.g., vacation, sick leave) during the specified period.
  Employment Status: The employee may not be active (e.g., terminated, on leave of absence) during the specified dates.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or infotypes that affect their availability.
  Time Management Configuration: Issues with time management settings or configurations that do not align with the employee's availability.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. Ensure that they are active and not on leave or terminated during the specified period.
  Review Absences: Look into the employee's absence records for the specified dates. If there are planned absences, consider whether they should be included in the processing.
  Correct Data: Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0007) are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Adjust Time Management Settings: If applicable, review the time management configuration to ensure it aligns with the employee's availability.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the employee's status or the data, consult with the HR department for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), IT0007 (Planned Working Time), and IT2001 (Absences).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.