How To Fix J3705 - Position change (& &) reversed (-> change not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Position change (& &) reversed (-> change not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3705 - Position change (& &) reversed (-> change not possible) ?

  The SAP error message J3705, which states "Position change (& &) reversed (-> change not possible)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration and organizational management.
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that there is an issue with the position change process in the system. The specific causes can include:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data related to the position or employee may be inconsistent or incomplete, preventing the system from processing the change.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the position.
  Locked Records: The position or employee record may be locked by another process or user, preventing changes from being made.
  Incorrect Sequence of Actions: The position change may not be allowed due to the sequence of actions taken (e.g., trying to change a position that is already in a different process).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain changes to positions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J3705 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data for the position and employee to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Unlock Records: Check if the position or employee record is locked. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the record.
  Review Change Sequence: Ensure that the sequence of actions taken is correct. If a position change is being attempted, verify that it is allowed at the current state of the employee's record.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting position changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PPOME (Change Organizational Plan) to review and make changes to personnel and organizational data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to personnel administration and organizational management for best practices and guidelines on managing position changes.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.