How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG213 - Copying is not possible; reporting structure has been assigned reports

HCNUSAC_MSG213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Copying is not possible; reporting structure has been assigned reports

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HCNUSAC_MSG213 - Details

• The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG213 typically indicates that there is an issue with the reporting structure in the SAP system, specifically that copying is not possible because the reporting structure has assigned reports. This error often arises in the context of organizational management or reporting structures within SAP HCM (Human Capital Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to copy a reporting structure (such as an organizational unit or position) that has already been assigned to reports or other organizational elements. This can happen if:
  
  The reporting structure is currently in use and has dependencies that prevent it from being copied.
  There are existing assignments or relationships that conflict with the copying process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review the reporting structure to identify any existing assignments or reports that are linked to it. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as