How To Fix HRBAS_OM_REUSE103 - Cannot determine whether status of positions is Vacancy Open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBAS_OM_REUSE -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Cannot determine whether status of positions is Vacancy Open

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine whether the positions that are directly
assigned to the organizational unit &V1& &V2& have the status
<ZK>Vacancy Open</>.

System Response

The system ends the processing.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBAS_OM_REUSE103 - Cannot determine whether status of positions is Vacancy Open ?

  The SAP error message HRBAS_OM_REUSE103 typically occurs in the context of Organizational Management (OM) when the system is unable to determine the status of positions, specifically whether they are marked as "Vacancy Open." This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Position Status Configuration: The position may not be correctly configured in the system. If the position is not marked as a vacancy or if the status is not set correctly, the system will not be able to determine its status.
  
  
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the position or organizational unit that prevents the system from evaluating the status.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the position data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the organizational structure, such as incorrect relationships between positions, jobs, or organizational units.
  
  
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing of position statuses.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Position Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PPOME (or PPOSE) to check the position's status. Ensure that the position is correctly marked as a vacancy.
  Verify that the position has the correct attributes and is assigned to the appropriate organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Review Data Completeness: 
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the position are filled out correctly. This includes checking for any missing data in the infotypes related to the position.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the position data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction PP01 to check the relationships and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the organizational structure.
  You can also run reports or use transaction SE38 to execute standard reports that check for inconsistencies in the OM data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team: 
  
  If there are custom enhancements, consult with your ABAP or technical team to review any custom code that might be affecting the position status determination.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PPOSE, PP01, and SE38 for managing organizational management data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Organizational Management for best practices in position management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.