How To Fix PB304 - No holder relationship in Organizational Management


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 304

  • Message text: No holder relationship in Organizational Management

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  • What causes this issue?

    The consistency check between Organizational Management and Personnel
    Administration found that position &V1& in Organizational Management
    has no holder relationship with person &V2&. There are data
    inconsistencies for person &V2& in Organizational Management and
    Personnel Administration.

    How to fix this error?

    If the inconsistency is not deliberate, you should use report RHINTE00
    or RHINTE30 to correct the situation.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB304 - No holder relationship in Organizational Management ?

    The SAP error message PB304 "No holder relationship in Organizational Management" typically occurs in the context of Organizational Management (OM) when the system cannot find a valid relationship between a position and its holder (employee). This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to assign an employee to a position or when performing actions that require a valid holder relationship.

    Causes:

    1. Missing Holder Relationship: The employee is not assigned to the position in the Organizational Management structure.
    2. Incorrect Data: The data in the Organizational Management (OM) infotypes may be incomplete or incorrect.
    3. Position Deletion: The position may have been deleted or is inactive, leading to the absence of a holder relationship.
    4. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the organizational structure.
    5. Time Constraints: The employee or position may be outside the validity period defined in the organizational structure.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Holder Assignment:

      • Navigate to the Organizational Management (OM) transaction (e.g., PPOME or PO13) and verify if the employee is correctly assigned to the position.
      • If not, assign the employee to the position.
    2. Review Organizational Structure:

      • Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that the position exists and is active.
      • Check for any inconsistencies in the data.
    3. Data Correction:

      • If there are discrepancies in the infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment), correct them as necessary.
      • Ensure that the employee's data is complete and valid.
    4. Check Validity Period:

      • Verify that the employee and position are within the correct validity period. If the employee is not active during the time frame you are trying to perform the action, you may need to adjust the dates.
    5. Authorization Check:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the organizational structure.
    6. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to Organizational Management.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Organizational Management include:
      • PPOME: Change Organizational Structure
      • PO13: Maintain Position
      • PPOSE: Display Organizational Structure
    • Infotypes: Key infotypes related to employee assignments include:
      • 0001: Organizational Assignment
      • 0002: Personal Data
      • 0003: Payroll Status
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.

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