How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG162 - Position and business partner not permitted in same row &1

/MOC/CONFIG162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Position and business partner not permitted in same row &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG162 - Position and business partner not permitted in same row &1 ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG162 Position and business partner not permitted in same row &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules where you are trying to create or modify a record that involves both a position and a business partner in the same row of a data entry screen or table.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises because the system does not allow a combination of a position and a business partner in the same row. This restriction is often due to business rules or data integrity constraints defined in the system. The position and business partner are treated as distinct entities, and the system enforces that they should not be mixed in the same data entry context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Separate Entries: Ensure that you are entering the position and business partner in separate rows. If you need to associate