How To Fix 5A587 - Select only organizational units or positions

5A587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Select only organizational units or positions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A587 - Select only organizational units or positions ?

  The SAP error message 5A587 ("Select only organizational units or positions") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires the selection of specific organizational units or positions, but the selection includes invalid entries. This error is common in modules related to Human Resources (HR) or Organizational Management (OM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user selects objects that are not classified as organizational units or positions.
  The selection includes invalid or non-existent organizational units or positions.
  The user is trying to perform an operation that is restricted to certain types of organizational structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection: Ensure that you are only selecting valid organizational units or positions. Review the list of selected items and remove any that do not meet the criteria.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the appropriate transaction code that is designed for the action you are