How To Fix PD010 - Please select an organizational unit in the structure tree

PD010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Please select an organizational unit in the structure tree

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD010 - Please select an organizational unit in the structure tree ?

  The SAP error message PD010 ("Please select an organizational unit in the structure tree") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Development (PD) module, particularly when working with organizational structures or when trying to assign or manage positions, jobs, or other organizational units.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any organizational unit from the structure tree. This could happen if the user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific organizational unit to be selected.
  
  
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may be in a part of the application where the organizational unit selection is mandatory, but they have not navigated correctly to select one.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain organizational units, leading to the inability to make a selection.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of