How To Fix IX029 - Position & does not exist

IX029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Position & does not exist

What causes this issue?

No master record has been created for this position.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different position, or maintain master data for the
position.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX029 - Position & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IX029, which states "Position & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific position in the organizational structure that is being referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Position ID: The position ID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Position Not Created: The position may not have been created in the system yet.
  Position Deleted: The position may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the position.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the organizational structure data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Position ID: Check the position ID for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct ID.
  Check Position Existence: Use transaction codes like PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PPOSE to search for the position in the organizational