How To Fix J3750 - Position change & cannot be changed due to data inconsistency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 750

• Message text: Position change & cannot be changed due to data inconsistency

What causes this issue?

You cannot make subsequent changes to position changes belonging to
category 3) or category 7). To do so would lead to inconsistent
positions.

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?

You must reverse position changes belonging to the following categories
and create them again: 3) stock split, 4) stock swap, 5) putting
subscription rights on books, 6) exercise (warrants/subscription
rights), 7) conversion (convertible bonds/reverse convertible bonds).
Once you have done this, you must restart the generation report for
positions (transaction: JBBA) for the affected positions in the
appropriate period.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3750 - Position change & cannot be changed due to data inconsistency ?

  The SAP error message J3750, which states "Position change & cannot be changed due to data inconsistency," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when there is an attempt to change a position in the system, but the system detects inconsistencies in the data related to that position.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that there are inconsistencies in the data related to the position, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Conflicting data in related infotypes.
  Incomplete or incorrect assignment of employees to positions.
  
  
  
  Locked Records: The position or related records may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the position.
  
  
  Custom Enhancements: Custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system may also lead to unexpected behavior or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PA20/PA30 (for Personnel Administration) to review the position and its related data.
  Ensure that all required infotypes are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Review Locks:
  
  Check if the position or related records are locked. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the position. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical support team or a functional consultant to investigate any custom enhancements or deeper data issues.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PPOME: Organizational Management
  PA20/PA30: Personnel Administration
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on personnel administration and organizational management processes.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.