How To Fix HRFPM_FTE796 - Quantity exceeds available quantity of &1 &2 in position &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Quantity exceeds available quantity of &1 &2 in position &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE796 - Quantity exceeds available quantity of &1 &2 in position &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE796 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity of a resource (such as a position or employee) that exceeds the available quantity in a specific position. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Personnel Management when trying to assign or allocate resources to a position that does not have enough capacity.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Quantity: The primary cause of this error is that the quantity you are trying to assign (e.g., Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs), headcount) exceeds the available quantity defined for the position.
  Position Configuration: The position may have a defined limit on the number of resources (employees) that can be assigned to it, and the current assignment exceeds this limit.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the quantity specified is incorrect or higher than intended.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: Changes in the organizational structure or position definitions may have led to discrepancies in available quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Position Capacity: Review the configuration of the position in question to determine the maximum allowable quantity. This can be done in the position management or organizational management module.
  Adjust Quantity: If the quantity you are trying to assign is indeed too high, adjust it to a value that does not exceed the available quantity for that position.
  Review Assignments: Check if there are existing assignments to the position that may be consuming the available capacity. If necessary, reassign or remove some of the existing assignments.
  Update Position Definition: If the business needs have changed and the position should accommodate more resources, consider updating the position definition to increase the available quantity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing positions and quantities in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PA30 (for Personnel Administration) to view and manage positions and employee assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to positions and assignments in the system.
  Testing Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRFPM_FTE796 error and implement a solution to resolve it.