How To Fix PD021 - Do not determine position for person(s) to be moved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Do not determine position for person(s) to be moved

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a view of the organizational structure in which it is
not possible to specify the old positions of the persons who are to be
converted. This action is not possible in this view.

System Response

The transfer is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a tab index with a view of the organizational structure
in which the positions to which the persons belong are displayed, and
repeat your action.

Procedure for System Administrators

No action necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD021 - Do not determine position for person(s) to be moved ?

  The SAP error message PD021 ("Do not determine position for person(s) to be moved") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and organizational management when trying to move an employee or a position within the organizational structure. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate position for the employee being moved.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Position Data: The employee may not have a valid position assigned in the system, or the position may not exist in the organizational structure.
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: The organizational structure may not be correctly defined, or the position may not be valid for the employee's organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the position or employee.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the position from being determined correctly.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for a position change (e.g., if the employee is on leave or inactive).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Position Assignment: Verify that the employee has a valid position assigned in the system. If not, assign a valid position.
  Review Organizational Structure: Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly defined and that the position exists within the relevant organizational unit.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to move the employee or change the position.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the settings related to position determination and ensure they are correctly configured.
  Employee Status Verification: Check the employee's status to ensure they are eligible for a position change. If the employee is on leave or inactive, you may need to resolve that before proceeding.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PO13 (Maintain Position) to check and update employee and position data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Support may have specific notes addressing this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Organizational Management (OM) and Personnel Administration (PA) for best practices in managing positions and employees.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.