How To Fix 5W454 - Person &1 &2 has no position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Person &1 &2 has no position

What causes this issue?

The person selected has not been assigned to a position.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W454 - Person &1 &2 has no position ?

  The SAP error message 5W454 indicates that a specific person (employee) does not have an assigned position in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) modules when trying to perform actions related to personnel administration, such as hiring, transferring, or changing an employee's status.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Position Assignment: The employee has not been assigned a position in the organizational structure.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a data entry error where the position was not correctly assigned during the employee's record creation or update.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have led to the position being removed or deactivated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the transfer of position assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Position:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction code PA30).
  Check the Organizational Assignment infotype (IT0001) and ensure that a valid position is assigned to the employee.
  If no position is assigned, you can add one by selecting the appropriate position from the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Organizational Structure:
  
  Check the organizational structure to ensure that the position exists and is active.
  Use transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to view and manage the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all relevant data has been entered correctly. If there are any discrepancies, correct them.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct position or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or IT support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify employee data and organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PPOME (Display Organization and Staffing)
  PPOSE (Change Organization and Staffing)
  
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  IT0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing organizational assignments and positions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5W454 and ensure that the employee has the necessary position assigned in the system.