How To Fix OH036 - Different group types

OH036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Different group types

What causes this issue?

You have tried to mix groups or sets of different categories with each
other. This is not allowed.

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?

Only use groups of the same category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH036 - Different group types ?

  The SAP error message OH036, which states "Different group types," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) module. This error arises when there is an inconsistency in the group types of objects being processed, such as when trying to assign or relate different organizational units or positions that do not share the same group type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incompatible Object Types: You are trying to link or assign objects (like positions, jobs, or organizational units) that belong to different group types. For example, you might be trying to assign a position to an organizational unit that is not compatible with the position's group type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the organizational structure or in the way the objects are defined in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry or selection of objects can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
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