How To Fix PRP087 - No responsible organizational unit for staffing assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRP - Project Resource Planning: General Messages

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No responsible organizational unit for staffing assignment

What causes this issue?

No organizational unit was specified in the <LS>Organizational Unit</>
field in the <LS>Responsible for Staffing Assignment</> screen area.
Without this, the staffing process cannot be carried out.

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?

Enter a valid organizational unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRP087 - No responsible organizational unit for staffing assignment ?

  The SAP error message PRP087, "No responsible organizational unit for staffing assignment," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when the system cannot find a valid organizational unit responsible for a specific staffing assignment. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Organizational Unit: The organizational unit that should be responsible for the staffing assignment may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the organizational structure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the organizational units or positions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the organizational unit.
  Inactive Organizational Units: The organizational unit may be inactive or not valid for the period in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Organizational Structure:
  
  Navigate to the Organizational Management (OM) module and verify that the organizational unit exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the organizational unit is active and valid for the relevant time period.
  
  
  
  Review Staffing Assignment:
  
  Check the staffing assignment details to ensure that the organizational unit is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, reassign the staffing assignment to a valid organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the organizational data.
  Use transaction codes like PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) to review and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the organizational units.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to navigate the organizational management module effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage organizational units and staffing assignments properly to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PRP087 error and implement the appropriate solution.