How To Fix RP707 - First assign a company code to the position &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: First assign a company code to the position &1

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to determine a company code for position &V1&, as
no company code has been assigned to a superior organizational unit
yet.

System Response

Therefore, the system does not know whether or not to display a column
for entering funds center information.

How to fix this error?

If the Funds Management component is not active in the area of position
&V1&, you do not have to change anything.
Otherwise, you must now assign a company code to a superior
organizational unit, and then maintain the Cost Distribution.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP707 - First assign a company code to the position &1 ?

  The SAP error message "RP707 First assign a company code to the position &1" typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) when you are trying to create or modify a position in the system without having assigned a company code to that position.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires that every position in the organizational structure is linked to a specific company code. The company code is essential for financial reporting and accounting purposes, and it ensures that the position is associated with the correct legal entity within the organization.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a company code to the position. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Position Management Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code for position management, which is usually PPOME (for the organizational structure) or PO13 (for position maintenance).
  
  
  
  Locate the Position:
  
  Search for the position that is causing the error using the position ID or other relevant search criteria.
  
  
  
  Edit the Position:
  
  Once you have located the position, enter the edit mode.
  
  
  
  Assign a Company Code:
  
  In the position details, look for the field where you can assign the company code. This is typically found in the "Basic Data" or "Organizational Assignment" section.
  Enter the appropriate company code that corresponds to the position.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the company code, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME: Organizational Management - Display and Change Organizational Structure
  PO13: Maintain Position
  PPOSE: Display Organizational Structure
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to positions and organizational structures.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on Organizational Management and Position Management.
  
  
  
  Consulting with HR or OM Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which company code to assign, consult with your HR or Organizational Management team to ensure that the correct company code is used.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RP707 error and successfully assign a company code to the position in SAP.