How To Fix 5X048 - Position &1 is not occupied on key date &2

5X048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5X - HR-PA: Reserved for International Versions

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Position &1 is not occupied on key date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5X048 - Position &1 is not occupied on key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5X048 "Position &1 is not occupied on key date &2" typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a position that is not currently filled or occupied on the specified key date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Position Not Filled: The position referenced in the error message is not currently assigned to any employee on the specified key date.
  Key Date Issue: The key date provided may not correspond to a time when the position was occupied. For example, if the position was vacant before or after the key date, this error will occur.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the organizational structure or master data that lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational management configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with position assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position Assignment:
  
  Verify if the position (&1) is indeed