How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON489 - Exercise ID cannot be a line manager of an operation ID.

DFS_FE_COMMON489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Exercise ID cannot be a line manager of an operation ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON489 - Exercise ID cannot be a line manager of an operation ID. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON489, which states "Exercise ID cannot be a line manager of an operation ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or related HR modules when there is an issue with the assignment of roles or responsibilities within the system. This error usually indicates that the user or exercise ID you are trying to assign as a line manager for a specific operation ID is not valid or does not have the necessary permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User Assignment: The exercise ID (which could refer to a user or employee ID) is not set up correctly in the system or does not exist.
  Role Permissions: The user does not have the appropriate role or permissions to be assigned as a line manager for the specified operation ID.
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be a problem with the organizational hierarchy, where the exercise ID is not in the correct reporting structure to