How To Fix HRPIQ000526 - Ext. organization is not available on subject/qualification ref. date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Ext. organization is not available on subject/qualification ref. date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000526 - Ext. organization is not available on subject/qualification ref. date ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000526 indicates that the external organization is not available on the specified subject or qualification reference date. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with qualifications and training records.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Data: The external organization may not be defined or may not have been assigned to the subject or qualification for the specified date.
  Date Mismatch: The reference date you are using may not align with the validity period of the external organization or the qualification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the external organization from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check External Organization Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME, PO13, or PPOC) to verify that the external organization is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the organization is active and has the necessary details filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Qualification and Subject:
  
  Check the qualification and subject records to ensure that they are correctly linked to the external organization.
  Make sure that the qualification is valid for the reference date you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Periods:
  
  Ensure that the validity periods for both the external organization and the qualification cover the reference date you are trying to use.
  If necessary, adjust the validity periods to include the reference date.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to external organizations and qualifications to ensure they are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP HCM administrator or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Organizational Management), PO13 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PPOC (Organizational Plan).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing external organizations and qualifications.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPIQ000526 error in your SAP system.