How To Fix PG163 - Position and personnel area have different Controlling areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Position and personnel area have different Controlling areas

What causes this issue?

The controlling areas of the position (PD infotype 1001) and
personnel area in cost accounting do not match.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG163 - Position and personnel area have different Controlling areas ?

  The SAP error message PG163 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling area assigned to the position and the personnel area in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to assign a position to a personnel area that is linked to a different controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Different Controlling Areas: The position and the personnel area are assigned to different controlling areas in the system. Each controlling area can have its own set of organizational units, and if they do not match, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or in the assignment of controlling areas to positions and personnel areas.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying positions or personnel areas can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings and verify the assignment of controlling areas to both the position and the personnel area.
  Ensure that both the position and the personnel area are assigned to the same controlling area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Organizational Structure:
  
  If necessary, adjust the organizational structure to ensure that the position and personnel area are aligned with the same controlling area.
  You may need to consult with your SAP HCM or organizational management team to make these adjustments.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Ensure that the position is correctly assigned to the appropriate personnel area and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management) or PA30 (for maintaining HR master data) to check and modify the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to configure organizational management and controlling areas.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in HCM and organizational management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG163 error and ensure that your organizational structure is correctly configured in SAP.