How To Fix /PMG/GE_MAC049 - The entered policy is not valid w.r.t selected mass change/result set

/PMG/GE_MAC049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_MAC -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: The entered policy is not valid w.r.t selected mass change/result set

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/PMG/GE_MAC049 - Details

• The SAP error message /PMG/GE_MAC049 indicates that the entered policy is not valid with respect to the selected mass change or result set. This error typically occurs in the context of mass changes in SAP, particularly in the area of personnel management or organizational management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Policy: The policy you are trying to apply may not be applicable to the selected records. This could be due to:
  
  The policy being inactive or not defined for the specific type of records you are working with.
  The policy not being compatible with the attributes of the selected records (e.g., different employee groups, organizational units, etc.).
  
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The records you have selected for the mass change may not meet the criteria defined by the policy. For example, if the policy is meant for a specific employee group, and your selection includes employees from other groups, this error may occur.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in