How To Fix HR_OM_PROXY018 - No rank assignments found for position '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_OM_PROXY - Messages for OM proxy implementation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No rank assignments found for position '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_OM_PROXY018 - No rank assignments found for position '&1' ?

  The SAP error message HR_OM_PROXY018 indicates that there are no rank assignments found for a specific position in the Organizational Management (OM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or display information related to a position that does not have any rank assignments associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rank Assignments: The most common cause is that the position in question has not been assigned any ranks. This can happen if the position was created but not fully configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link positions to ranks.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view rank assignments, leading to the perception that none exist.
  Incorrect Position ID: The position ID being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rank Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or PO13) to check the position in question.
  Verify if rank assignments exist for that position. If not, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Rank Assignments:
  
  If the position does not have rank assignments, you can create them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PO13 for position management).
  Ensure that the rank is correctly defined and linked to the position.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the Organizational Management module to identify any discrepancies in the data.
  Use transaction codes like PPOME or PPOSE to review the organizational structure and ensure all necessary data is in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view rank assignments. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify Position ID:
  
  Double-check the position ID being referenced in the error message to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PPOME: Display and maintain the organizational structure.
  PO13: Maintain positions.
  PPOSE: Display the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Organizational Management for best practices in managing positions and rank assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HR_OM_PROXY018 error and ensure that rank assignments are correctly configured for the relevant positions in your SAP system.