How To Fix /OSP/A_MSG156 - The &1 &2 has multiple managers

/OSP/A_MSG156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/A_MSG -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: The &1 &2 has multiple managers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG156 - The &1 &2 has multiple managers ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG156 The &1 &2 has multiple managers typically occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that a specific employee (or object) is assigned to multiple managers, which can lead to confusion in reporting structures and responsibilities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Manager Assignments: The employee or object in question has been assigned to more than one manager in the organizational structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incorrect entries or updates in the organizational management module.
  
  Configuration Issues: The organizational structure may not be configured correctly, leading to overlapping manager assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Manager Assignments:
  
  Check the employee's organizational assignment in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0101 for Organizational Assignment).
  Identify all the manager assignments for the employee and determine which one should be the primary manager.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If there