How To Fix PB086 - Open vacancy will be closed in the obsolete period

PB086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Open vacancy will be closed in the obsolete period

What causes this issue?

The new obsolete period of the position contains a complete open
vacancy. This will be closed.

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?

If you do not want to flag the position as obsolete, you can undo the
Obsolete indicator and flag the vacancy as open.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB086 - Open vacancy will be closed in the obsolete period ?

  The SAP error message PB086, which states "Open vacancy will be closed in the obsolete period," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and recruitment processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an open vacancy that is set to be closed because it falls within a period that is considered obsolete or no longer valid for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Period Configuration: The system has been configured to define certain periods as obsolete for recruitment or vacancy management. This could be due to changes in organizational structure, policy updates, or other administrative reasons.
  Date Settings: The vacancy may have been created with a start date or end date that falls within the obsolete period defined in the system.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational unit or job structure may have rendered the vacancy invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Obsolete Period Settings: Review the configuration settings for obsolete periods in the SAP system. This can