How To Fix HRPBSUSFED201 - Competitive area or level (IT1660) missing for position &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUSFED - Message Class For Public Sector Fed (USA)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Competitive area or level (IT1660) missing for position &

What causes this issue?

The position was created without the assignment of a competitive area
or level.

System Response

The assignment to the competitive area / level may be incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Maintain Infotype 1660 (US Federal Position Attributes) for the
Position. Then run the R

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUSFED201 - Competitive area or level (IT1660) missing for position & ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUSFED201 indicates that there is a missing competitive area or level for a specific position in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the U.S. Federal Government's Human Resources module, particularly when dealing with position management and staffing actions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a competitive area or level to be defined for a position, but it is not found. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Position Data: The position may not have been fully defined in the system, missing key information such as competitive area or level.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the HR module that prevent the competitive area or level from being recognized.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some fields may not have been transferred correctly, leading to missing information.
  User Input Error: During the creation or modification of a position, the user may have overlooked entering the competitive area or level.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Position Data:
  
  Navigate to the position in question using transaction code PP03 (Display Position) or PO13 (Maintain Position).
  Verify that the competitive area and level are correctly defined in the position attributes.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the competitive area or level is missing, update the position with the required information. This may involve entering the correct competitive area and level based on your organization's structure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the competitive area and level settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields were populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing competitive areas and levels in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, test the changes by attempting the action that previously triggered the error to ensure it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PP03 (Display Position), PO13 (Maintain Position), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for managing position-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the appropriate permissions to modify position data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.