How To Fix PE710 - Shift group &1 does not exist for organizational unit &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Shift group &1 does not exist for organizational unit &2

What causes this issue?

All of the prerequisites for conversion are not fulfilled.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform shift planning management that an error occurred during the
conversion of requirements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE710 - Shift group &1 does not exist for organizational unit &2 ?

  The SAP error message PE710 indicates that there is an issue with the shift group configuration for a specific organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of time management or personnel planning when the system cannot find a defined shift group for the specified organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shift Group: The specified shift group does not exist in the system for the given organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational unit may not be correctly configured to use the specified shift group.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the shift group or organizational unit entered in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary shift group data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shift Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Time Management or Personnel Planning.
  Verify that the shift group exists and is correctly defined for the specified organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Shift Group:
  
  If the shift group does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not assigned to the organizational unit, you can assign it through the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Organizational Unit:
  
  Ensure that the organizational unit is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate shift groups.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the entries for any typographical errors in the shift group or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary data was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OOVB (for shift group configuration) or PPOME (for organizational management) to check and modify the settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring shift groups and organizational units.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE710 error and ensure that the shift group is correctly configured for the organizational unit in question.