How To Fix PE681 - Requirement not maintained for the selected object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Requirement not maintained for the selected object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE681 - Requirement not maintained for the selected object type ?

  The SAP error message PE681 ("Requirement not maintained for the selected object type") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules. This error indicates that a requirement (such as a qualification, skill, or other criteria) has not been defined for a specific object type (like a position, job, or employee) in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirement Definition: The most common cause is that the requirement for the specific object type has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to use may not have a requirement defined in the system.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might not be correctly configured to handle the requirements for the object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Requirements:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction) to maintain the requirements for the object type.
  Navigate to the path: Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Requirements for Object Types.
  Ensure that the necessary requirements are defined for the object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct object type in your transaction. If you are unsure, consult your SAP documentation or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, review them to ensure they are correctly set up to handle the requirements for the object type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining requirements and object types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE681 error and ensure that the necessary requirements are maintained for the selected object type in your SAP system.