How To Fix REMPT116 - Shift split is only allowed for period "shift"

REMPT116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REMPT - Message Class for REM Planning Table (Rel. 99)

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Shift split is only allowed for period "shift"

What causes this issue?

You chose the function "shift split" for a period that is longer than
the period "shift" (day, week or month).
However, the function "shift split" is only possible for the period
"shift".

System Response

The system does not carry out the shift split.

How to fix this error?

Please only select shift periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REMPT116 - Shift split is only allowed for period "shift" ?

  The SAP error message REMPT116 indicates that a shift split operation is being attempted in a context where it is not allowed. Specifically, the error states that a shift split is only permitted for the period defined as "shift." This typically occurs in the context of production planning or shift management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user is trying to split a shift that is not defined as a "shift" period in the system. This could happen if the selected time frame does not correspond to the defined shift times in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for shift management or production planning may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on shift splitting.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an error in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong date or time range that does not align with