How To Fix 3F513 - Enter a valid organizational unit

3F513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Enter a valid organizational unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F513 - Enter a valid organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message 3F513 ("Enter a valid organizational unit") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specifying an organizational unit (OU), but the input provided is either invalid or not recognized by the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or when dealing with organizational structures.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input: The organizational unit entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified organizational unit.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the organizational structure configuration.
  Inactive Organizational Unit: The organizational unit may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Input: Double-check the organizational unit code or name you are entering. Ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the format expected by the system.
  Check Organizational Structure: Use transaction codes like PPOME