How To Fix 5M074 - Position &1 does not exist for the main pay-scale area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Position &1 does not exist for the main pay-scale area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M074 - Position &1 does not exist for the main pay-scale area &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5M074 indicates that a specific position does not exist for the main pay-scale area specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system is unable to find the required position for an employee in the specified pay-scale area.
  Cause:
  
  Position Not Created: The position referenced in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Pay-Scale Area: The pay-scale area associated with the position does not match the main pay-scale area defined for the employee.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the employee's organizational assignment or the position's configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the position.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or PPOSE) to check if the position exists in the system.
  If the position does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PO13).
  
  
  
  Verify Pay-Scale Area:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction PA30) to ensure that the main pay-scale area is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the position is assigned to the correct pay-scale area.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the position exists but is not linked to the correct pay-scale area, update the position's attributes accordingly.
  Ensure that the employee's organizational assignment is correct and reflects the intended position.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the position and related data.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR or IT department for further investigation. They may need to check for any configuration issues or data inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME: Display and maintain organizational structure.
  PPOSE: Display organizational structure.
  PO13: Maintain position.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing positions and pay-scale areas.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.