How To Fix RTCMMD132 - First adjust the "Valid To" date of all child assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 132

• Message text: First adjust the "Valid To" date of all child assignments

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the assignment to change must lie within the
validity period of the parent node assignment.

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?

Change the valid-to date to a date earlier than the valid-to date of the
parent node assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD132 - First adjust the "Valid To" date of all child assignments ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD132, which states "First adjust the 'Valid To' date of all child assignments," typically occurs in the context of managing organizational structures, such as when you are trying to change the validity period of a position, job, or organizational unit in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to change the "Valid To" date of a parent assignment (like a position or organizational unit) while there are child assignments (like positions or jobs that are subordinate to the parent) that have overlapping validity periods. The system requires that all child assignments must have their "Valid To" dates adjusted before you can change the parent assignment's "Valid To" date.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Child Assignments: Determine which child assignments are linked to the parent assignment you are trying to modify. You can usually find this information in the organizational management (OM) module.
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the "Valid To" dates of all child assignments. You need to ensure that these dates do not overlap with the new "Valid To" date you want to set for the parent assignment.
  
  
  Adjust Child Assignments: 
  
  Change the "Valid To" dates of the child assignments to a date that is earlier than the new "Valid To" date of the parent assignment.
  Alternatively, if the child assignments need to remain valid, you may need to adjust the parent assignment's "Valid To" date to accommodate the existing child assignments.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments to the child assignments, attempt to change the "Valid To" date of the parent assignment again.
  
  
  Validation: Ensure that all changes are validated and that the organizational structure reflects the intended changes without any errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PPOSE (for Position Management) to view and edit organizational structures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Organizational Management for more detailed guidance on managing validity periods and assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to organizational structures in SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in Organizational Management.