How To Fix PBAS_SERVICE059 - Drag&Drop only possible with suitable person/infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PBAS_SERVICE - HR Master Data: Service Functions

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Drag&Drop only possible with suitable person/infotype

What causes this issue?

You attempted to move an entry of one person to another person or from
one infotype to another using drag and drop. The drag and drop function
is, however, only intended to be used to change the sequence of
personnel numbers in a combination that stays the same.

System Response

The system ignores the operation.

How to fix this error?

You can only change the sequence of the personnel numbers using drag and
drop. For more information, see the documentation for the RPUFIXDS
report (<DS:RE.RPUFIXDS>Repairing Data Sharing Inconsistencies</>).

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE059 - Drag&Drop only possible with suitable person/infotype ?

  The SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE059 indicates that a Drag & Drop operation is only possible with a suitable person or infotype. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when working with personnel data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Infotype: The infotype you are trying to drag and drop may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting. Each infotype has specific rules regarding how it can be manipulated.
  
  
  Incorrect Context: The Drag & Drop action may be attempted in a context where it is not allowed, such as trying to move data between different personnel numbers or infotypes that do not support this action.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform Drag & Drop operations on the specified infotype or personnel data.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system