How To Fix CNV_OM014 - Position &1 in ES is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OM - Messages for Objectbased Migration

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Position &1 in ES is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_OM014 - Position &1 in ES is not active ?

  The SAP error message CNV_OM014 indicates that a specific position (denoted by &1) in the Enterprise Structure (ES) is not active. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to perform operations related to organizational management (OM) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Position: The position specified in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The position was never activated.
  The position was deactivated or deleted.
  The position is not assigned to any organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the position may not have been correctly transferred or activated in the target system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Organizational Management module that prevent the position from being active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code PPOME (or PPOSE) to check the status of the position in question.
  Verify if the position is marked as active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Position:
  
  If the position is inactive, you can activate it by navigating to the relevant organizational unit and changing the status of the position to active.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the position is correctly assigned to an organizational unit. If it is not, you may need to assign it appropriately.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the migration data to ensure that all necessary positions are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Organizational Management for any specific configurations or prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify positions in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) and PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Organizational Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Organizational Management module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.