How To Fix RP103 - Organizational unit & not valid from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Organizational unit & not valid from & to &

What causes this issue?

The system compares the specified start date of this infotype record
with the validity period of the organizational unit.

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

This message is displayed if the decision authority does not fall
within the validity period of the organizational unit.
Please select a validity period for this infotype record that matches
the organizational unit (and is correct).

System Response

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 RP103 - Organizational unit & not valid from & to & ?

  The SAP error message RP103 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of an organizational unit (such as a cost center, department, or other organizational structure) within a specific date range. This error typically occurs during processes like payroll, personnel administration, or when trying to assign an employee to an organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Organizational Unit: The organizational unit specified in the error message is not valid for the given date range. This could be due to the unit being inactive, deleted, or not yet created for that period.
  Date Range Issues: The date range specified may not align with the validity period of the organizational unit. For example, if the organizational unit was created after the start date or deactivated before the end date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the organizational structure or master data that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit Validity:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OOSB for organizational structure) and verify the validity dates of the organizational unit in question.
  Ensure that the organizational unit is active and valid for the specified date range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the organizational unit is valid but the date range is incorrect, adjust the date range in your transaction to match the validity of the organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Organizational Unit:
  
  If the organizational unit does not exist for the required period, you may need to create it or reactivate it if it was previously deactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the employee or the organizational unit to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to organizational management and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and OOSB (Organizational Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify organizational units and employee data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RP103 error message in SAP.