How To Fix SAWE_PSE_SE008 - Working hours per day have not been defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_PSE_SE - Message class for service implementation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Working hours per day have not been defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_PSE_SE008 - Working hours per day have not been defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_PSE_SE008 indicates that the working hours per day have not been defined in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of time management or personnel scheduling, where the system requires a defined working time framework to process time-related data correctly.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the configuration for working hours has not been set up in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The relevant time management settings have not been maintained.
  The configuration was not completed during the implementation of the SAP system.
  There may be a missing entry in the relevant tables that define working hours.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the working hours per day in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Menu:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Time Management Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Personnel Management -> Time Management -> Work Schedules -> Define Work Schedule Rules.
  
  
  
  Define Working Hours:
  
  In the work schedule rules, you can define the working hours per day. Make sure to specify the number of hours that constitute a full working day for your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Work Schedule:
  
  Ensure that the work schedule is assigned to the relevant personnel or organizational units.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the configuration by trying to execute the process that previously generated the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PT01 - Maintain Work Schedule
  PT03 - Maintain Work Schedule Rules
  PT60 - Time Evaluation
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring time management and work schedules.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAWE_PSE_SE008 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for time management.