How To Fix HRBAS_OM_REUSE014 - Copy of root organizational unit not allowed

HRBAS_OM_REUSE014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBAS_OM_REUSE -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Copy of root organizational unit not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBAS_OM_REUSE014 - Copy of root organizational unit not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRBAS_OM_REUSE014 indicates that there is an attempt to copy a root organizational unit (OU) in the Organizational Management (OM) module, which is not allowed. This error typically arises when you are trying to duplicate or copy an existing root organizational unit in the system, which is against the rules set by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Root Organizational Unit: In SAP, the root organizational unit is the top-level unit in the organizational structure. Copying this unit is restricted because it can lead to inconsistencies in the organizational hierarchy.
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to prevent the duplication of root OUs to maintain the integrity of the organizational structure.
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently selected the root OU for copying instead of a subordinate unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Different Unit: Instead of copying the root organizational unit, select a subordinate organizational unit that you wish to copy. This will allow you to create