How To Fix CZ402 - Action &1 on the &2 organizational unit not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Action &1 on the &2 organizational unit not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ402 - Action &1 on the &2 organizational unit not valid ?

  The SAP error message CZ402 ("Action &1 on the &2 organizational unit not valid") typically occurs in the context of organizational management (OM) within SAP. This error indicates that an action you are trying to perform on a specific organizational unit is not valid, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Organizational Unit: The organizational unit you are trying to modify or access may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Action Type: The action you are trying to perform (e.g., create, change, delete) may not be applicable to the specified organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified organizational unit.
  Status of the Organizational Unit: The organizational unit may be in a status that does not allow the action (e.g., it may be locked or inactive).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain actions on specific organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Organizational Unit: Check if the organizational unit exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or OOM) and searching for the organizational unit.
  Check Action Validity: Ensure that the action you are trying to perform is valid for the organizational unit. Refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm this.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  Check Organizational Unit Status: Look into the status of the organizational unit to see if it is locked or inactive. If it is, you may need to unlock or activate it before proceeding.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to organizational management to ensure that there are no restrictions in place that would prevent the action.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) or OOM (Organizational Management) to navigate and troubleshoot.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Organizational Management for detailed information on actions and organizational units.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.