How To Fix 51070 - No positional code found for employee &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 51 - HR: Messages for Norway

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No positional code found for employee &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 51070 - No positional code found for employee & ?

  The SAP error message "51070 No positional code found for employee &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid positional code for the specified employee in the context of organizational management or personnel administration. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during payroll processing, employee data updates, or when trying to assign an employee to a position.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Position Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to any position in the organizational structure.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of a positional code.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have resulted in the removal or modification of the position that the employee was previously assigned to.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing positional codes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the positional codes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in the system to ensure that they are assigned to a valid position. You can do this by navigating to the employee's information in the SAP system (e.g., using transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  
  
  Assign a Position: If the employee is not assigned to any position, you can assign them to a valid position in the organizational structure using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure: Check the organizational structure to ensure that the position exists and is active. You can use transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to view and manage the organizational structure.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the organizational management data to identify any discrepancies or missing links between employees and positions.
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or reports to diagnose the problem.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the positional codes and employee data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), and PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Organizational Management (OM) and Personnel Administration (PA) for best practices in maintaining employee data and organizational structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.