How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON243 - Position '&' has the rejected status, deletion is not allowed.

DFS_POSITION_COMMON243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Position '&' has the rejected status, deletion is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON243 - Position '&' has the rejected status, deletion is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON243 indicates that a specific position (identified by the placeholder '&') has a status that prevents it from being deleted. This typically occurs in the context of position management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) or SAP SuccessFactors.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete a position that is in a "rejected" status. Positions can have various statuses, and a "rejected" status usually means that the position is not in a state that allows for deletion. This could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Pending Approvals: The position may be part of a workflow that is still pending approval.
  Linked Data: There may be other data or objects linked to the position that prevent its deletion.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict deletion of positions in certain statuses for data integrity reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the