How To Fix B1062 - Error when assigning numbers to HR-ORG objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Error when assigning numbers to HR-ORG objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1062 - Error when assigning numbers to HR-ORG objects ?

  The SAP error message B1062 typically occurs when there is an issue with assigning numbers to HR-ORG (Human Resources Organizational) objects, such as positions, jobs, or organizational units. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the specific HR-ORG object may not be defined or may be exhausted. Each HR-ORG object type has a specific number range that must be maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the HR-ORG objects.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the HR-ORG structure or number range settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from assigning a number to the object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object related to the HR-ORG object you are trying to create or modify (e.g., for positions, it might be HR_PNNR).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done by adjusting the intervals in the number range object settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify HR-ORG objects. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for HR-ORG objects in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any data issues that may be causing the error. This can be done using transaction codes like SE38 to run specific reports or checks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management), PPOC (for creating positions), and PPOC (for creating organizational units).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR-ORG management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the B1062 error when assigning numbers to HR-ORG objects in SAP.