How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON084 - Enter a valid employee group.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Enter a valid employee group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON084 - Enter a valid employee group. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON084 ("Enter a valid employee group") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when a user attempts to create or modify a position or employee record without specifying a valid employee group. This error indicates that the system requires a valid employee group to proceed with the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employee Group: The employee group field is either left blank or filled with an invalid value that does not correspond to any defined employee group in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The employee groups may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain employee groups.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the employee group code entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Group Field: Ensure that the employee group field is filled in correctly. Enter a valid employee group that exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings for employee groups in the SAP system. Ensure that the employee groups are defined correctly in the relevant tables (e.g., T503 for employee groups).
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified employee group.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on valid employee groups and their definitions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PO13 (Maintain Position) to check or modify employee group settings.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as:
  
  T503: Employee Groups
  T512W: Employee Group/Employee Subgroup
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary employee groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter a valid employee group in the SAP system.