How To Fix HR_REWCN016 - No employee is assigned as head of organization unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_REWCN - Message class for project "Payroll Renewal"

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No employee is assigned as head of organization unit &1

What causes this issue?

You have selected the object type of <LS>O (Head of Organizational Unit)
</>. However, you have not assigned any employee as head of the
organizational unit.

System Response

You can still save and use this workflow in the system. However, the
system sends the approval requests to the head of the next higher level
of organizational unit.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_REWCN016 - No employee is assigned as head of organization unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message HR_REWCN016 indicates that there is no employee assigned as the head of the specified organizational unit (OU) in the system. This can occur in various HR-related transactions or reports where the system expects to find a designated head for the organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The most common cause is that the organizational unit does not have an employee assigned as its head. This could be due to a recent organizational change, such as a new hire or a reorganization, where the head of the unit has not yet been assigned.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the organizational structure data, such as incorrect or missing entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 1001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the organizational management module that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Head to the Organizational Unit:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or PO13) to manage the organizational structure.
  Locate the organizational unit in question and check if there is an employee assigned as the head.
  If not, assign an appropriate employee to the head position.
  
  
  
  Check Infotypes:
  
  Verify the relevant infotypes for the employee and the organizational unit. Ensure that the employee is correctly assigned to the organizational unit and that the head position is filled.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that there are no missing links or inconsistencies.
  Use transaction code OOCU to review the organizational units and their relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team. They may have additional insights or access to tools that can help diagnose and fix the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes, especially Infotype 1001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 1000 (Object).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to organizational management include:
  
  PPOME: Change Organizational Structure
  PO13: Maintain Organizational Unit
  PA20/PA30: Display/Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on organizational management and employee assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HR_REWCN016 error and ensure that the organizational unit has a designated head.