How To Fix MSS_PRQ001 - Requirement inherited from Job cannot be deleted

MSS_PRQ001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSS_PRQ - MSS scenario for maintenance of Position Requirements

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Requirement inherited from Job cannot be deleted

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MSS_PRQ001 - Details

• The SAP error message MSS_PRQ001 indicates that a requirement inherited from a job cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules, where job requirements are linked to specific positions or roles.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Inheritance of Requirements: The requirement you are trying to delete is inherited from a job (or position) and is not directly editable. In SAP, certain attributes and requirements are inherited from higher-level objects (like jobs) to ensure consistency across the organization.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of certain linked data to avoid inconsistencies in the organizational structure.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to delete or modify the requirement.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSS_PRQ001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inheritance: Verify if the requirement is indeed inherited from a job. If it is, you