How To Fix 54222 - Org. assignment change only allowed for upd.0000 = 'X'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Org. assignment change only allowed for upd.0000 = 'X'

What causes this issue?

The field "Update infotype 0000 when performing an action" <ZH>U0000</>
does not have the value 'X'.
For this reason, there is no point in specifying a check feature.

System Response

The action is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check that this entry is correct and adjust the value of field U0000,
if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54222 - Org. assignment change only allowed for upd.0000 = 'X' ?

  The SAP error message 54222, which states "Org. assignment change only allowed for upd.0000 = 'X'," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when there is an attempt to change the organizational assignment of an employee without the necessary conditions being met.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Update Indicator: The update indicator (UPD.0000) is not set to 'X'. This indicator is used to determine whether changes to the organizational assignment are allowed.
  Data Consistency: The system is enforcing data consistency rules that prevent changes to the organizational assignment unless specific conditions are met.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the organizational assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Update Indicator:
  
  Ensure that the update indicator (UPD.0000) is set to 'X' in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions). This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the employee's record in the SAP system.
  Checking the action type and ensuring that it allows for changes to the organizational assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Action Type:
  
  Verify that the action type being used is appropriate for changing the organizational assignment. Some action types may not permit such changes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to understand the specific configurations and settings that may affect organizational assignment changes.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you have access to system configuration, check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (such as OOMR for organizational management) to ensure that the system is set up correctly to allow for the desired changes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 54222 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.