How To Fix 5W873 - Select an organizational unit, position, or job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Select an organizational unit, position, or job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W873 - Select an organizational unit, position, or job ?

  The SAP error message 5W873 ("Select an organizational unit, position, or job") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when working with organizational management or personnel administration. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select a specific organizational unit, position, or job before proceeding with the action they are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected an organizational unit, position, or job in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires a selection but did not make one.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the required organizational units, positions, or jobs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the selection of organizational units, positions, or jobs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Make a Selection: Ensure that you select an appropriate organizational unit, position, or job from the available options in the dropdown menus or selection fields.
  Check Navigation: Review the steps you took to reach the current screen and ensure that you are in the correct area of the application where selections are required.
  Review Authorizations: If you believe you should have access to certain organizational units, positions, or jobs, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or HCM configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly and that there are no underlying issues affecting the selection process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to organizational management, such as PPOME (Display Organization and Staffing) or PO13 (Maintain Job).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for guidance on how to properly navigate and make selections in the relevant modules.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.