How To Fix REBDOC011 - Vacancy reason &1: entering posting term not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDOC - Occupancy

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Vacancy reason &1: entering posting term not allowed

What causes this issue?

Vacancy posting was set up so that <ZH>no</> other account assignment
object is to be used. However, a posting term was defined for vacancy
reason &V1&.

System Response

The system does not allow any changes as long as this posting term is
specified.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings in the <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVBDVACREAS>
Define Vacancy Reasons</> IMG activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDOC011 - Vacancy reason &1: entering posting term not allowed ?

  The SAP error message REBDOC011, which states "Vacancy reason &1: entering posting term not allowed," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when dealing with vacancy management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the posting term associated with a vacancy reason.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Posting Term: The posting term you are trying to enter is not allowed for the specified vacancy reason. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain posting terms for specific vacancy reasons.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for vacancy management may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the relevant infotypes or customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the vacancy reason or the posting term, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBDOC011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for personnel administration or organizational management.
  Verify the configuration for vacancy reasons and posting terms to ensure that the posting term you are trying to use is allowed for the specified vacancy reason.
  
  
  
  Review Vacancy Reason:
  
  Check the specific vacancy reason (indicated by &1 in the error message) to see if it is correctly configured and if it allows the posting term you are trying to enter.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries for the vacancy reason and posting term. Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on vacancy management and the specific configuration settings related to posting terms and vacancy reasons.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using and any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to vacancy management, such as infotype 1000 (Object) and infotype 1001 (Relationships).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's data and related vacancy information.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to REBDOC011 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.