How To Fix PE762 - Employee already available in more than one organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Employee already available in more than one organizational unit

What causes this issue?

The employee already has a temporary assignment to either one or more
organizational unit, or he is available in more than one organizational
unit, including the current unit.
A further temporary assignment without a defined availability in more
than one unit is therefore not possible.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE762 - Employee already available in more than one organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message PE762 ("Employee already available in more than one organizational unit") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you attempt to assign an employee to a new organizational unit while they are already assigned to another unit. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to change an employee's position, department, or organizational assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The employee is already assigned to more than one organizational unit, which is not allowed in certain configurations or processes within SAP.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry process, leading to the employee being assigned to multiple units inadvertently.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee assignments that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Assignments: Review the employee's current assignments in the system. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the organizational assignments.
  Remove Duplicate Assignments: If the employee is indeed assigned to multiple organizational units, you will need to remove or adjust the assignments to ensure that the employee is only associated with one unit at a time, as per your organizational policy.
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code for the action you are trying to perform (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Consult with HR or SAP Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your organization's specific configuration and policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Organizational Management (OM): Understanding how organizational units and positions are structured in SAP can help prevent this error. Familiarize yourself with the organizational management module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in personnel administration are trained on the correct procedures for managing employee assignments to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE762 error and ensure that employee assignments are correctly managed within your SAP system.