How To Fix PA189 - Function character of action & is & instead of '1'.

PA189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Function character of action & is & instead of '1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA189 - Function character of action & is & instead of '1'. ?

  The SAP error message PA189 indicates that there is an issue with the function character of an action in the Personnel Administration (PA) module. Specifically, it suggests that the function character for the action being processed is not what the system expects. The expected function character is '1', which typically indicates a specific type of action (like hiring, for example).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Action Type: The action type being processed may not be defined correctly in the system or may not correspond to the expected function character.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the action types or the infotype settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry where the action type is being incorrectly specified.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be affecting the expected behavior of the action types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve