How To Fix PE787 - Selected organizational unit has another shift group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Selected organizational unit has another shift group

What causes this issue?

The selected organizational unit to which you want to reassign the
employee is assigned to a different shift group from the organizational
unit that you are processing.
For this reason, the shift abbreviations in the receiver organizational
unit do not match the shift abbreviations of the donor organizational
unit. In this case, the receiver organizational unit only displays an
asterisk ("*") if time information that is not the same is represented
by equivalent shift abbreviations.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE787 - Selected organizational unit has another shift group ?

  The SAP error message PE787, which states "Selected organizational unit has another shift group," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the organizational unit you are trying to assign or modify has been associated with a different shift group than the one you are attempting to use.
  Cause:
  
  Shift Group Assignment: The organizational unit (such as a department or work center) is already assigned to a specific shift group in the system, and you are trying to assign it to a different shift group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of shift groups and their assignments to organizational units.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of the organizational unit or shift group can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Shift Group Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., PA30 for personnel administration).
  Check the current shift group assigned to the organizational unit in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Shift Group Assignment:
  
  If you need to change the shift group for the organizational unit, you may need to first remove the existing assignment before assigning the new shift group.
  Ensure that the new shift group is correctly configured and applicable to the organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing shift groups or if you do not have the necessary permissions, consult with your HR department or IT support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings for shift groups and organizational units to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Errors:
  
  Sometimes, this error may be accompanied by other messages or issues. Review any related error messages for additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing shift groups and organizational units.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to organizational units and shift groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE787 error and successfully manage the shift group assignments for your organizational units in SAP.