How To Fix PD071 - Fewer positions in org. unit than are supposed to be set to obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Fewer positions in org. unit than are supposed to be set to obsolete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD071 - Fewer positions in org. unit than are supposed to be set to obsolete ?

  The SAP error message PD071 indicates that there are fewer positions in the organizational unit than expected to be set to obsolete. This typically occurs during the process of managing positions in the SAP system, particularly when trying to mark certain positions as obsolete or inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Data: The number of positions that the system expects to be set to obsolete does not match the actual number of positions available in the specified organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the organizational management (OM) settings that leads to discrepancies in the expected versus actual positions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the organizational unit, such as missing or incorrectly assigned positions.
  User Input Error: The user may have incorrectly specified the number of positions to be set to obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Organizational Unit: Check the organizational unit in question to ensure that it contains the correct number of positions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant OM transaction (e.g., PPOME or PPOSE) and reviewing the positions.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to position management and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the organizational data to identify any discrepancies or issues that need to be resolved.
  Adjust Input Parameters: If the user is manually inputting the number of positions to be set to obsolete, ensure that the input matches the actual number of positions in the organizational unit.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message, as it may provide additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) and PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure) for managing organizational units and positions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into specific bugs or recommended solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to set positions to obsolete has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PD071 error and implement a solution to resolve it.