How To Fix PA292 - The position only exists until &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 292

• Message text: The position only exists until &1.

What causes this issue?

The position (maintained in Organizational Management) on which the
vacancy is based only exists until the date indicated. However, the
start date of the applicant's vacancy assignment occurs after this
date. An assignment is not possible in this case.

System Response

Enter a date for the applicant's vacancy assignment that lies before
the end date of the position. If the applicant data does not exist
until after the end date of the position, no assignment is possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA292 - The position only exists until &1. ?

  The SAP error message PA292 ("The position only exists until &1.") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and organizational management within the SAP system. This message indicates that the position you are trying to access or modify has a validity period that has expired, meaning it is no longer active as of the date specified in the error message (represented by &1).
  
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Expiration: The position has a defined validity period, and the current date is beyond the end date of that period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an attempt to assign a position that is not valid for the current date due to incorrect data entry or selection.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have rendered the position inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the position in the Organizational Management (OM) module. Ensure that the position is active for the date you are trying