How To Fix CACSMD701 - Position not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Position not defined

What causes this issue?

The position you have entered is not defined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or search for the correct position using F4.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD701 - Position not defined ?

  The SAP error message CACSMD701 ("Position not defined") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Commission Management or Sales and Distribution modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid position for a specific employee or agent in the context of commission calculations or sales activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Position Assignment: The employee or agent does not have a position assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational structure may not be properly configured, leading to missing or incorrect position definitions.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to positions, employees, or agents.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the position data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) in the employee's master data and ensure that a valid position is assigned.
  If the position is missing, assign the appropriate position.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Use transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to review the organizational structure and ensure that the positions are correctly defined and assigned.
  Make sure that the position exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through transaction codes like SE38 to execute specific reports or programs that check for data integrity.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage positions. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to manage positions and organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PPOME (Display Organizational Plan).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CACSMD701 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this error.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage positions and understand the organizational structure within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CACSMD701 error effectively.