How To Fix PB349 - Infotype 1 (Org. Assignment) must be updated for person &!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Infotype 1 (Org. Assignment) must be updated for person &!

What causes this issue?

The infotype 1 (organizational assignment) of person &V1& was not
updated, because the company code for this person has changed. The
personnel number of the person(s) concerned is locked in Personnel
Administration. For this number, only the personnel action
"organizational reassignment" is possible. You cannot change the
infotypes of the person(s) concerned until you have carried out this
action. From a technical point of view, the lock is created by an entry
in table T77INT.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB349 - Infotype 1 (Org. Assignment) must be updated for person &! ?

  The SAP error message PB349 indicates that the Organizational Assignment infotype (IT 0001) must be updated for a specific person. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an action (such as hiring, transferring, or changing an employee's data) without the necessary organizational assignment information being present or correctly maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The Organizational Assignment infotype (IT 0001) is not maintained for the employee in question. This could happen if the employee has not been properly hired or if the infotype was not filled out during the hiring process.
  Incorrect Data: The data in IT 0001 may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the employee's organizational assignment.
  Data Deletion: The infotype might have been deleted or not saved properly during a previous transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or update the infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 0001: Navigate to the employee's master data and check if Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) is present and correctly filled out. You can do this using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Update Infotype 0001: If the infotype is missing or incomplete, you will need to create or update it. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including:
  
  Employee Group
  Employee Subgroup
  Payroll Area
  Position
  Organizational Unit
  Cost Center
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary updates, save the changes and try to perform the action again that triggered the error.
  Check Authorizations: If you are unable to access or update the infotype, check with your HR administrator or SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  Infotype 0001 Fields: Familiarize yourself with the fields in Infotype 0001 to ensure all necessary data is captured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP HR master data management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PB349 error and ensure that the employee's organizational assignment is correctly maintained in the system.