How To Fix H1089 - Career group & has not been defined

H1089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Career group & has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1089 - Career group & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message H1089, which states "Career group & has not been defined," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Personnel Administration modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined career group for the specified entry, which is necessary for various HR processes, such as employee evaluations, career planning, or job postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The career group has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Input: The career group code being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the career group may not have been included in the migration process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the career group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Career Group:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the HCM