How To Fix PB128 - Position is already vacant

PB128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Position is already vacant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB128 - Position is already vacant ?

  The SAP error message PB128 ("Position is already vacant") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when trying to assign a position that is already marked as vacant. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when attempting to hire a new employee into a position that has not been filled or when trying to reassign an employee to a position that is not currently occupied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Position Status: The position you are trying to assign is already marked as vacant in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry process, such as trying to assign an employee to a position that is not currently filled.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have led to the position being marked as vacant.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing this message to appear.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Position Status: Verify