How To Fix PE690 - Employee is already assigned, working time cannot be modified

PE690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Employee is already assigned, working time cannot be modified

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the shift of an employee already assigned.

System Response

The assignment is not made.

How to fix this error?

Assign the "Adjust working time" requirement again or delete the
existing assignment and then repeat the step.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE690 - Employee is already assigned, working time cannot be modified ?

  The SAP error message PE690 ("Employee is already assigned, working time cannot be modified") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when attempting to modify the working time of an employee who is already assigned to a specific work schedule or time management record. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The employee is already assigned to a work schedule or has existing time records that conflict with the changes you are trying to make.
  Time Management Records: There may be existing time management records (e.g., time entries, leave requests) that prevent modifications to the working time.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to working time for employees with certain statuses or assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the employee's current work schedule and time management records to identify any conflicts.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master