How To Fix PG174 - Position and personnel area have different company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Position and personnel area have different company codes

What causes this issue?

The personnel area and position have been assigned to different company
codes.

System Response

Case 1: The position (or assigned organizational unit) is related to a
cost center. If this is the case, the company codes of the employee's
cost center and personnel area must be identical. If not, an
organizational assignment is not possible (error message).
Case 2: The position is not related to a cost center, but has been
assigned to a company code by infotype 1008 Account Assignment
Features.
If this company code is not identical to the company code assigned to
the personnel area, the system displays a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check the company codes assigned to the personnel area and position.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG174 - Position and personnel area have different company codes ?

  The SAP error message PG174, which states "Position and personnel area have different company codes," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the company code associated with a position and the company code of the personnel area in which the employee is being assigned. This error is common in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module of SAP, particularly when dealing with organizational management and personnel administration.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The position is assigned to a specific company code, while the personnel area (where the employee is being assigned) is linked to a different company code.
  Incorrect Data Entry: When creating or modifying an employee record, the personnel area may have been incorrectly assigned or selected.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may not have been reflected in the position or personnel area settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Position and Personnel Area:
  
  Navigate to the position in the Organizational Management (OM) module and verify the company code associated with it.
  Check the personnel area in the employee's master data to ensure it matches the company code of the position.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If the position is incorrectly assigned to a different company code, you may need to reassign the position to the correct company code.
  Alternatively, if the personnel area is incorrect, update the employee's personnel area to match the company code of the position.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly configured in the system. This includes verifying that all positions and personnel areas are correctly linked to their respective company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your HR department or SAP administrator to ensure that the changes align with organizational policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as PPOME (for Organizational Management) to view and edit positions, and PA30 (for Personnel Administration) to view and edit employee master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on organizational management and personnel administration configurations.
  
  By addressing the mismatch between the position and personnel area, you should be able to resolve the PG174 error and proceed with your HR processes in SAP.