How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON009 - The organizational unit &1 is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The organizational unit &1 is not consistent

What causes this issue?

Normally, the ALE inbound processing tries to set business partners in
the role of employees in an organizational unit. However the
organizational unit is not consistent. That means that the
organizational unit does not possess either an address, or does not
possess an associated business partner, or that the associated the
business partner was created at a time when this organizational unit
had no address.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON009 - The organizational unit &1 is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON009 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to an organizational unit in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) modules, where organizational structures and personnel data are managed.
  Cause:
  The error message "The organizational unit &1 is not consistent" can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The organizational unit may be missing required data or attributes that are necessary for it to be considered consistent.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the organizational structure, such as incorrect relationships between organizational units, positions, or jobs.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues, such as orphaned records or inconsistencies in the hierarchy of organizational units.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the organizational unit, leading to perceived inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON009 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit Data:
  
  Use transaction code PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) or PPOC (Display Organizational Structure) to review the organizational unit in question.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the organizational unit is properly linked to other relevant units.
  
  
  
  Validate Relationships:
  
  Check the relationships between the organizational unit and other entities (e.g., positions, jobs, and employees) to ensure they are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code OOCU to check the consistency of the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code RPUPD00 to run a consistency check on the organizational management data. This can help identify and rectify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the organizational unit. Check the user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to organizational management for any specific guidelines or known issues that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PPOC, and RPUPD00 for managing organizational structures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to Organizational Management to better understand the structure and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the organizational unit in SAP.