How To Fix R!205 - Position & has been assigned more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R! -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Position & has been assigned more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R!205 - Position & has been assigned more than once ?

  The SAP error message R!205, which states "Position & has been assigned more than once," typically occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration when a position is being assigned to multiple employees or objects in a way that is not allowed by the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the same position is being assigned to more than one employee or organizational unit simultaneously. In SAP, each position should be unique to a single employee or organizational unit at any given time.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where the same position ID is inadvertently entered for multiple employees.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for certain types of assignments, leading to conflicts when trying to assign a position.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the current assignments of the position in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) and checking if the position is already assigned to another employee.
  Correct Duplicate Assignments: If you find that the position is indeed assigned to multiple employees, you will need to correct this by either unassigning the position from one of the employees or changing the position for one of them.
  Review Data Entry: Ensure that the data entry process is being followed correctly to avoid duplicate entries. Implement validation checks if necessary.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the system settings allow for the intended assignments and that there are no restrictions causing this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee assignments.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on organizational management and position assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R!205 error and ensure that positions are assigned correctly within your SAP system.