How To Fix PQ824 - Specify an organizational unit in the user parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Specify an organizational unit in the user parameters

What causes this issue?

You have either specified an invalid organizational unit, or none at
all in the user parameter <ls>PEO</>.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ824 - Specify an organizational unit in the user parameters ?

  The SAP error message PQ824, which states "Specify an organizational unit in the user parameters," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires an organizational unit to be defined in their user parameters, but it has not been set.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an organizational unit (such as a plant, company code, or other relevant unit) in the user parameters. This is often required for processes related to production planning, quality management, or other modules where organizational context is necessary.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the required organizational unit in your user parameters. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access User Parameters:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SU3 in the command field and press Enter. This will take you to the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Set Organizational Unit:
  
  In the user profile screen, navigate to the "Parameters" tab.
  Here, you can add a new parameter. The parameter for organizational unit is typically WERKS for plant or BUKRS for company code, depending on what is required for your specific transaction.
  Enter the parameter ID (e.g., WERKS for plant) and the corresponding value (the specific plant code you want to use).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log Back In:
  
  After making changes to your user parameters, it’s a good practice to log out of SAP and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Parameters: User parameters in SAP are used to customize the user experience and can include various settings that affect how transactions are processed.
  Organizational Units: These are essential in SAP as they define the structure of the organization and are used in various modules for reporting, planning, and execution.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may require organizational units, such as those in the Production Planning (PP) or Materials Management (MM) modules.
  
  If the issue persists after setting the organizational unit, it may be necessary to check with your SAP administrator or support team to ensure that there are no additional configurations or authorizations required for your user profile.