How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON104 - Enter a position name.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Enter a position name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON104 - Enter a position name. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON104 typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to positions (such as creating or modifying a position) without specifying a required position name. This error is common in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The position name field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  The system requires a valid position name to proceed with the operation, and it cannot find one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Position Name: 
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure that you have entered a valid position name in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: 
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly. Sometimes, other fields may also need to be completed before the system allows you to proceed.
  
  
  
  Validate Position Name: 
  
  Make sure that the position name you are entering adheres