How To Fix PBAS_0712009 - Invalid assignment of main personnel assignment &1 and &2 from &3 and &4

PBAS_0712009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PBAS_0712 - HR: Master Data, Infotype 0712 (Main Personnel Assignment)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Invalid assignment of main personnel assignment &1 and &2 from &3 and &4

What causes this issue?

You specified &V1& and &V2& as the main personnel assignment from &V3&
to &V4&. Since these personnel assignments are grouped, you can only
select one as the main personnel assignment.

System Response

The system recognizes the assignment of the main personnel assignment
as incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Correct the assignment of the main personnel assignment so that only
one of the two is selected as the main personnel assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 PBAS_0712009 - Invalid assignment of main personnel assignment &1 and &2 from &3 and &4 ?

  The SAP error message PBAS_0712009 indicates an issue with the assignment of personnel numbers in the context of personnel administration. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency or invalid relationship between the main personnel assignment and the associated personnel assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PBAS_0712009 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Personnel Assignment: The main personnel assignment (e.g., a primary position or job) does not match the expected criteria for the associated personnel assignments.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the personnel assignments, such as incorrect dates, missing information, or mismatched organizational units.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how personnel assignments are processed.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment) may not be correctly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error PBAS_0712009, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Personnel Assignments: Review the personnel assignments