How To Fix /ISDFPS/OM_PROXY051 - Workflow date must be adapted to assignment validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/OM_PROXY -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Workflow date must be adapted to assignment validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM_PROXY051 - Workflow date must be adapted to assignment validity period ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM_PROXY051 indicates that there is a mismatch between the workflow date and the assignment validity period in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a workflow that involves organizational assignments, and the dates specified do not align with the validity periods of the relevant organizational units or positions.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The workflow date you are trying to use falls outside the validity period of the organizational assignment. For example, if you are trying to assign a position to an employee with a start date that is not valid according to the assignment's defined validity period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational structure or the validity periods for positions and employees may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the organizational units, positions, or employees that are involved in the workflow.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of the organizational assignments involved in the workflow. Ensure that the workflow date falls within these periods.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant organizational unit or position in the SAP system and checking the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Dates: If the workflow date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the valid range of the assignment.
  
  This may involve changing the start or end date of the workflow to align with the assignment validity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the organizational management configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for positions, employees, and their assignments.
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP OM administrator or functional consultant to verify that everything is configured properly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the organizational data. This can help in identifying any records that may need correction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) or PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure) to review and modify organizational assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the organizational assignments and workflows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your workflow dates are correctly aligned with the assignment validity periods in SAP.