How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP326 - Error changing ranking order; the level to be changed contains persons

/ISDFPS/FDP326 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Error changing ranking order; the level to be changed contains persons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP326 - Error changing ranking order; the level to be changed contains persons ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP326 Error changing ranking order; the level to be changed contains persons typically occurs in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) or similar modules where you are trying to change the ranking order of positions or organizational units that contain personnel assignments.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to change the ranking order of a level in the organizational structure that includes personnel (employees) assigned to it. The system does not allow changes to the ranking order if there are active personnel assignments at that level, as it could lead to inconsistencies in the organizational structure and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Personnel Assignments: Verify if there are any personnel assignments (employees) under the level you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the relevant organizational unit or position in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove Personnel Assignments: If there are