How To Fix PB063 - Position is obsolete. Staffing impossible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Position is obsolete. Staffing impossible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB063 - Position is obsolete. Staffing impossible. ?

  The SAP error message "PB063 Position is obsolete. Staffing impossible." typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the position you are trying to staff or assign a person to is marked as obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for staffing purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Position Status: The position has been set to "obsolete" in the system, which usually means it has been deactivated or is no longer in use.
  Organizational Changes: The position may have been removed or replaced due to organizational restructuring or changes in the business process.
  Data Maintenance: There may have been an error in data maintenance, where the position was incorrectly marked as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME or PPOSE) to check the status of the position in question.
  Verify if the position is indeed marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Position:
  
  If the position should still be active, you may need to change its status back to active. This can typically be done in the organizational management module.
  Ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained for the position.
  
  
  
  Create a New Position:
  
  If the position is truly obsolete and should not be reactivated, consider creating a new position that reflects the current organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Organizational Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the position or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or the team responsible for organizational management in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or assignments linked to the obsolete position that could be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organization and Staffing) or PPOSE (Display Organization and Staffing) to manage positions.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to positions in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing positions and organizational structures.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with staffing the appropriate position.