How To Fix PEP214 - You can only enter workdays or working days as offset (line &)

PEP214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: You can only enter workdays or working days as offset (line &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP214 - You can only enter workdays or working days as offset (line &) ?

  The SAP error message PEP214 indicates that there is an issue with the input of offset values in a planning or scheduling context, specifically when working with workdays or working hours. This error typically arises in the context of project planning or when using the Project System (PS) module in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects an offset value to be specified in terms of workdays or working hours, but the input provided does not conform to this requirement. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a non-workday or non-working hour value.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the working calendar or the definitions of workdays.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering a negative value or a value that exceeds the defined working days.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PEP214 error, you can take the following