Shift Groups 

Definition

In a shift group, you group together the requirements types and shifts that are only valid for this shift group.

The shift group is assigned to the entry object used to enter shift planning.

Thus, in planning a shift with a specific entry object, you only use the requirement types and shifts that are defined in the shift group of the entry object.

Your enterprise operates in the following pattern: Early, late and normal shifts are scheduled Mondays through Fridays. However, flextime can be worked on Saturdays. To set up these requirements, create the following shift group.

Shift Group "XY"

Requirements type

Reqmnts Type Text

Shift

Name

Shift Abbreviation

Weekdays

Requirements on weekdays

Early shift

01

   

Late shift

02

   

Normal shift

03

Saturdays

Reqmnts on Saturdays

Flextime

04

 

Use

You assign shift groups to entry objects in the Shift Group infotype (1039). The principle of inheritance applies to this infotype, however, only when you assign organizational units. In this case, you can reduce data entry time by specifying the infotype for organizational units belonging to a higher level of the organizational structure. The subordinate organizational units automatically inherit the shift groups of the superior level organizational unit.

To define a shift group, choose Human Resources ® Time Management ® Shift Planning ® Settings ® Current Settings ® Specify Shift Groups from the SAP Easy Access menu, or complete the corresponding step in the IMG for Shift Planning.