How To Fix PE863 - Function permitted for temporary assignments only

PE863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Function permitted for temporary assignments only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE863 - Function permitted for temporary assignments only ?

  The SAP error message PE863 ("Function permitted for temporary assignments only") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the handling of employee assignments in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a certain function or action is being attempted on an employee's assignment that is only allowed for temporary assignments, but the current assignment does not meet that criterion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Assignment Type: The error usually arises when trying to perform an action (like changing an employee's status, transferring, or terminating) on a permanent assignment instead of a temporary one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain actions to only temporary assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of the employee's assignment type can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment Type: Verify the type of assignment for the employee in question. Ensure that the action you are trying to