How To Fix OM_ESA006 - An error occured when reading subordinated Organizational Units.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM_ESA - Error Messages for OM ESA Services

• Message number: 006

• Message text: An error occured when reading subordinated Organizational Units.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM_ESA006 - An error occured when reading subordinated Organizational Units. ?

  The SAP error message OM_ESA006 indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to read subordinated Organizational Units (OUs) in the context of Organizational Management (OM). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the organizational structure data, such as missing or incorrectly linked organizational units.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain organizational units.
  Configuration Errors: There could be issues with the configuration of the Organizational Management module, such as incorrect settings or missing entries.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as corruption or connectivity issues, can also lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport that affect the organizational units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction PPOME or PPOSE to review the organizational structure and ensure that all organizational units are correctly linked and have the necessary data.
  Run consistency checks using transaction OM10 or OM11 to identify and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the organizational units in question. This can be checked using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the Organizational Management module. Check for any missing entries or incorrect settings that could affect the reading of organizational units.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If you suspect database issues, work with your database administrator to check for any errors or inconsistencies in the database. Running database consistency checks may also help.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PPOSE, OM10, and OM11 for managing and reviewing organizational units.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any steps taken to troubleshoot.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OM_ESA006 error in SAP.