How To Fix 5C651 - Organizational assignment is missing for employee &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Organizational assignment is missing for employee &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C651 - Organizational assignment is missing for employee &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C651 indicates that there is a missing organizational assignment for an employee in the system. This typically occurs when an employee record is being processed, but the system cannot find the necessary organizational data associated with that employee.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Organizational Assignment: The employee does not have an organizational assignment in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The employee's data may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a lack of proper assignment.
  Data Deletion: The organizational assignment may have been deleted or not created during the employee's record setup.
  Integration Issues: If the employee data is being integrated from another system, there may be issues with the data transfer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and check Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the organizational assignment is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Organizational Assignment:
  
  If the organizational assignment is missing, you can create it by entering the necessary details (such as the employee's position, organizational unit, and other relevant data).
  If the assignment exists but is incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up in the system and that the employee is assigned to a valid organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Deletion:
  
  If the organizational assignment was deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001: This infotype contains the organizational assignment details for an employee, including the employee's position, organizational unit, and other relevant data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PPOSE (Display Organizational Plan) for checking organizational structures.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C651 and ensure that the employee has the correct organizational assignment in the SAP system.