How To Fix PB085 - Event to start workflow for vacancy administration not triggered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Event to start workflow for vacancy administration not triggered

What causes this issue?

The status of a position has been changed. Consequently, a vacancy
has arisen for this position.
This should not be created directly, but
administered using a workflow. The event needed to start the workflow
could not be generated. For this reason, the workflow has not been
started and no vacancy will be created.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the position and create the vacancy
manually. Alternatively, delimit a vacancy that is to be filled.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB085 - Event to start workflow for vacancy administration not triggered ?

  The SAP error message PB085, which states "Event to start workflow for vacancy administration not triggered," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with vacancy management and workflows related to recruitment processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error PB085 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Event Trigger: The event that is supposed to initiate the workflow for vacancy administration has not been triggered. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing settings in the workflow.
  
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow itself may not be properly configured. This includes missing or incorrect definitions of the event in the workflow.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the workflow.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow engine or system performance issues.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete data in the vacancy or related objects may prevent the workflow from being