How To Fix H1161 - Position &1 is not classified in the period from &2 to &3.

H1161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Position &1 is not classified in the period from &2 to &3.

What causes this issue?

Position &v1& does not have a <ls>Classification</> infotype record
(1501) in the period from &v2& to &v3&.

System Response

The system cannot check the classification of the position, or the
person who is to be assigned to the position.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the classification defined for the person and the
classification defined for the position are compatible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1161 - Position &1 is not classified in the period from &2 to &3. ?

  The SAP error message H1161, which states "Position &1 is not classified in the period from &2 to &3," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) modules. This error indicates that a specific position (identified by &1) does not have a classification or is not assigned to a valid organizational structure for the specified time period (from &2 to &3).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification: The position in question has not been classified or assigned to a relevant organizational unit or job classification.
  Time Period Issues: The classification for the position may exist, but it is not valid for the specified time frame. This could happen if the classification was created after the start date or deleted before the end date.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the position, such as missing or incorrect entries in the organizational management infotypes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position Classification:
  
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