How To Fix PBAS_0712011 - Check main assignment for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PBAS_0712011 - Check main assignment for &1 ?

  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 assignment is correctly defined for the employee or organizational unit in question.
  Ensure that the main position or organizational unit is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to personnel administration and organizational management. Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or HR configuration team to ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the employee or organizational data. This can often be done using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the infotypes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the main assignment. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30, PA20, and others related to personnel administration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message PBAS_0712011.