How To Fix 5A068 - Enter positions only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Enter positions only

What causes this issue?

The employee may not be assigned to the position <ZH>and</> the
organizational unit. Direct assignment to an organizational unit is
used only as a substitute for assignment to a position.

How to fix this error?

You may assign the person to further positions. To exit position
assignment, choose <LS>Cancel</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A068 - Enter positions only ?

  The SAP error message 5A068: "Enter positions only" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when a user attempts to enter data that is not aligned with the expected input format or context. This error often arises when the system expects a specific type of data entry, such as positions in an organizational structure, but receives something else.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may be trying to enter data in a field that is meant for positions, but they are entering something else (e.g., a job title or employee name).
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only specific types of entries, and the current input does not meet those criteria.
  Missing Data: The system may require that certain prerequisite data (like organizational units or positions) be entered before allowing further data entry.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to enter data in