How To Fix PA082 - Applicant is not assigned to this vacancy (infotype 4002 vac. Assignment)

PA082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Applicant is not assigned to this vacancy (infotype 4002 vac. Assignment)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA082 - Applicant is not assigned to this vacancy (infotype 4002 vac. Assignment) ?

  The SAP error message PA082, which states "Applicant is not assigned to this vacancy (infotype 4002 vac. Assignment)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically when dealing with recruitment processes. This error indicates that the applicant you are trying to associate with a specific vacancy is not linked to that vacancy in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The applicant has not been assigned to the vacancy in the system. This could happen if the applicant was not properly linked to the job requisition or if the assignment was deleted or not saved correctly.
  Incorrect Vacancy: The vacancy you are trying to assign the applicant to may not be the correct one, or it may have been closed or deleted.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect applicant ID or vacancy ID.
  Status of the Vacancy: The vacancy may be in