How To Fix CY896 - The selected person is not qualified

CY896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 896

• Message text: The selected person is not qualified

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CY896 - Details

• The SAP error message CY896, which states "The selected person is not qualified," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules where qualifications and competencies are assessed for specific roles or tasks. This error indicates that the individual you are trying to assign to a task, project, or position does not meet the required qualifications or competencies defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Qualifications: The selected person may not have the necessary qualifications or certifications required for the task or position.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role or task may have specific qualification requirements that the selected individual does not meet.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the person's qualifications or the requirements for the task.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the qualifications of the individual.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in organizational structure or role requirements may not have been