HRWPC_PCR053 - No designation exists - organizational change already performed?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_PCR - Messages for Personal Change Request

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No designation exists - organizational change already performed?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_PCR053 - No designation exists - organizational change already performed? ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_PCR053: No designation exists - organizational change already performed typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to assign a designation or position to an employee, but the system cannot find a valid designation because an organizational change has already been executed for that employee.
  Causes:
  
  Organizational Change Already Processed: The employee's organizational structure has already been changed, and the system does not allow further changes until the current transaction is completed or reversed.
  Missing Designation: The designation or position that you are trying to assign does not exist in the system or is not valid for the employee's current organizational unit.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or organizational data that prevent the assignment of a designation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the employee's organizational data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Organizational Changes: Review the organizational changes that have been made for the employee. Ensure that the changes are complete and that the employee's data is consistent.
  Verify Designation: Ensure that the designation you are trying to assign exists in the system and is valid for the employee's current organizational unit. You can check this in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Complete Pending Transactions: If there are any pending transactions related to the employee's organizational change, complete or reverse them before attempting to assign a new designation.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the employee's master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the employee's organizational data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) to understand how designations and organizational changes are managed.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee data.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.