How To Fix HRWPC_REQ007 - Number of Positions cannot be left blank. Please specify valid input

HRWPC_REQ007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_REQ - Message class to catch errors in the Requisition Scenario

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Number of Positions cannot be left blank. Please specify valid input

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HRWPC_REQ007 - Details

• The SAP error message HRWPC_REQ007, which states "Number of Positions cannot be left blank. Please specify valid input," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel requisitions or workforce planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a personnel requisition or a similar object without specifying the required number of positions. The system expects a numeric input for the number of positions, and if this field is left blank, the error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Field: Ensure that the "Number of Positions" field is filled in with a valid numeric value. This field should not be left blank.
  
  
  Valid Input: Enter a valid number that represents the number of positions you want to create or manage. This should be a positive integer.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, check