How To Fix 5A586 - Rename only existing organizational units or positions

5A586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Rename only existing organizational units or positions

What causes this issue?

The object you have chosen does not exist as an organizational unit
or position.

System Response

The 'rename' function will not be executed since it is only for
existing organizational units and positions.

How to fix this error?

In order to execute the function, please ensure to choose an
organizational unit or position that exists.
(Cursor).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A586 - Rename only existing organizational units or positions ?

  The SAP error message 5A586 ("Rename only existing organizational units or positions") typically occurs when you attempt to rename an organizational unit or position in the SAP system that does not exist or is not recognized by the system. This error is often encountered in the context of Organizational Management (OM) within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The organizational unit or position you are trying to rename does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect identifier in the name or ID of the organizational unit or position you are trying to rename.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to rename the specified organizational unit or position.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Organizational Management module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the organizational unit or position you are trying to rename actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to