How To Fix PBAS_0712011 - Check main assignment for &1

PBAS_0712011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Check main assignment for &1

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to uniquely determine the main personnel assignment
assignments for main personnel assignment type &V1&.

System Response

When uncertain, the system always takes the "oldest" personnel
assignment. This is the personnel assignment for which the oldest
organizational assignments exists, that is, the personnel assignment for
which infotype 0001 has the lowest start date.

How to fix this error?

Check the main personnel assignments (infotype 0712). If necessary,
correct the assignments.

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.

PBAS_0712011 - Details

• The SAP error message PBAS_0712011 "Check main assignment for &1" typically relates to issues in the assignment of a main position or organizational unit in the context of personnel administration or organizational management. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify employee records, organizational structures, or when processing payroll.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Assignment: The employee or organizational unit does not have a valid main assignment defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the organizational structure or personnel administration may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the employee or organizational unit, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the main assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Main Assignment: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) and verify that the main