How To Fix PE694 - New shift cannot be inserted for the employee

PE694 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 694

• Message text: New shift cannot be inserted for the employee

What causes this issue?

Inserting a new shift for the employee &V1& can not be carried out in
this case.

System Response

The system rejects the insertion of a new shift because the employee
&V1& is not available for the entire day.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE694 - New shift cannot be inserted for the employee ?

  The SAP error message PE694 ("New shift cannot be inserted for the employee") typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when trying to assign a new shift to an employee. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error PE694
  
  
  Shift Overlap: The new shift you are trying to assign overlaps with an existing shift for the employee. SAP does not allow overlapping shifts.
  
  
  Invalid Shift Assignment: The shift you are trying to assign may not be valid for the employee based on their work schedule or other constraints.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for new shifts to be assigned (e.g., inactive, on leave).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the assignment of shifts under certain conditions.
  
  
  Time Management Settings: The employee's time management settings