How To Fix PD068 - Only & position can be set to obsolete

PD068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Only & position can be set to obsolete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD068 - Only & position can be set to obsolete ?

  The SAP error message PD068 ("Only & position can be set to obsolete") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when you attempt to set a position to obsolete (or inactive) in the system. This error indicates that the position you are trying to set to obsolete is not eligible for this action due to certain conditions or dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Position Dependencies: The position you are trying to set to obsolete may have dependencies, such as being assigned to an active employee or being linked to other organizational elements that prevent it from being marked as obsolete.
  Incorrect Status: The position may not be in a status that allows it to be set to obsolete. For example, if the position is currently active or has been used in recent transactions, it cannot be marked as obsolete.
  Organizational Structure: The position might be part of a larger organizational structure that requires