How To Fix TE664 - Enter either a relative shift or an absolute shift

TE664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Enter either a relative shift or an absolute shift

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TE664 - Details

• The SAP error message TE664 ("Enter either a relative shift or an absolute shift") typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel planning within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with shift planning or scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to create or modify a shift schedule without providing the necessary shift information. Specifically, it indicates that the system requires either a relative shift (a shift defined in relation to another shift) or an absolute shift (a specific time frame for the shift) to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Shift Definitions: Ensure that you have defined the shifts correctly in the system. Go to the relevant configuration or master data area where shifts are defined.
  
  
  Enter Shift Information:
  
  If you are trying to create a new shift, make sure to enter either:
  Relative Shift: This is typically defined in relation to another shift