How To Fix PG164 - Person and position have different employee groups/subgroups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Person and position have different employee groups/subgroups

What causes this issue?

Employee group and subgroup data does not match the data that has
been entered for the position (infotype 1013).

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?

Delete the entries in the employee group and subgroup fields. The
system then writes the data that has been entered for the position to
these fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG164 - Person and position have different employee groups/subgroups ?

  The SAP error message PG164 indicates that there is a mismatch between the employee group or subgroup assigned to a person and the employee group or subgroup assigned to their position. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and organizational management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Employee Group/Subgroup: The employee group or subgroup assigned to the employee (person) does not match the employee group or subgroup defined for the position they are assigned to.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry when assigning the employee to the position or when defining the position itself.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee classifications that have not been updated consistently across the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the intended employee classifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the employee group and subgroup are correctly assigned.
  Check Position Data: Review the position data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment for the position) to verify the employee group and subgroup settings.
  Consistency Check: Ensure that the employee group and subgroup for both the employee and the position are consistent. If they differ, update one of them to match the other.
  Update Organizational Structure: If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, ensure that all related data is updated accordingly.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct employee group or subgroup, consult with your HR or payroll team to confirm the appropriate classifications.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update the relevant information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Employee Groups/Subgroups: These are classifications used in SAP to categorize employees based on their roles, employment types, or other criteria. They are essential for payroll processing, reporting, and compliance.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Infotype 0001 is particularly important for organizational assignments.
  Organizational Management (OM): This module in SAP helps manage the organizational structure, including positions, jobs, and employee assignments.
  
  By ensuring that the employee and position classifications are aligned, you can resolve the PG164 error and maintain the integrity of your HR data in SAP.