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

54222 - Overview

• 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