How To Fix MSS_POS_REQ003 - You cannot delete requirements that are inherited from the job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSS_POS_REQ - MSS - Maintain Position Requirements

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You cannot delete requirements that are inherited from the job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSS_POS_REQ003 - You cannot delete requirements that are inherited from the job ?

  The SAP error message MSS_POS_REQ003, which states "You cannot delete requirements that are inherited from the job," typically occurs in the context of managing job requisitions and position requirements in SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). This error indicates that the requirements you are trying to delete are linked to a job that has been defined in the system, and therefore, they cannot be removed directly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inherited Requirements: The requirements you are attempting to delete are inherited from a job template or a job description. In SAP, job requisitions can inherit attributes, including requirements, from the associated job.
  System Constraints: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, preventing users from making changes that could lead to inconsistencies, such as deleting essential requirements that are tied to a job.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Job Template: Check the job template or job description associated with the