How To Fix HRFPMCUSTOM006 - Position is held by person &3 from &1 through &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages in PBC

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Position is held by person &3 from &1 through &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM006 - Position is held by person &3 from &1 through &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM006 indicates that a position in the Human Resources module is currently held by a specific person during a defined time period. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign a position that is already occupied by another employee.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Position Occupancy: The position you are trying to assign is already held by another employee (person &3) from the start date (&1) to the end date (&2).
  Time Constraints: The assignment you are trying to make overlaps with the existing assignment of the position.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the dates or the employee ID being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Review the current assignments for the position in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) for the employee currently holding the position.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you need to assign the position to a different employee, ensure that the dates you are entering do not overlap with the existing assignment. You may need to change the start date or end date of the new assignment.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Position:
  
  If the current holder of the position is no longer in that role, you may need to terminate their assignment or reassign them to a different position before you can assign the position to another employee.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or need to make adjustments to the employee's assignment, consult with your HR department or system administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee assignments and positions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and 0003 (Payroll Status) to understand employee assignments better.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee assignments in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing positions and employee assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPMCUSTOM006 error and successfully manage position assignments in SAP.