How To Fix PB061 - Position &1 is obsolete as of &2 and will be vacant only up to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Position &1 is obsolete as of &2 and will be vacant only up to &2.

What causes this issue?

Position &V1& has been indicated as obselete from &2&. After this date
the job can no longer be occupied.

System Response

The vacancy will only be created until &3& as an obselete position can
not be occupied after the beginning of an obselete period.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB061 - Position &1 is obsolete as of &2 and will be vacant only up to &2. ?

  The SAP error message PB061 indicates that a specific position in the organizational structure is marked as obsolete as of a certain date. This means that the position is no longer valid for use in the system after that date, and it will be vacant only until that date.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence of Position: The position has been marked as obsolete in the system, typically due to organizational changes, restructuring, or the retirement of a role.
  Date Configuration: The date specified in the error message indicates when the position became obsolete. Any attempts to assign employees or perform actions related to this position after this date will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Position Status: Check the status of the position in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 1000 - Object) and reviewing the position's details.
  Update Organizational Structure: If the position is still needed, consider updating the organizational structure to either:
  
  Reactivate the position if it was mistakenly marked as obsolete.
  Create a new position to replace the obsolete one.
  
  
  Reassign Employees: If the position is indeed obsolete and should not be used, ensure that any employees assigned to this position are reassigned to valid positions within the organization.
  Consult with HR: Collaborate with your HR department to understand the implications of the obsolescence and to ensure that the organizational structure is accurately reflected in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PPOME (Change Organizational Plan) or PPOC (Display Organizational Plan) to view and manage positions.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  Infotype 1000 (Object)
  Infotype 1001 (Relationships)
  Infotype 1002 (Status)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed guidance on managing organizational structures and positions.
  
  By addressing the obsolescence of the position and ensuring that the organizational structure is up to date, you can resolve the PB061 error and maintain the integrity of your HR data in SAP.