How To Fix SO287 - Organizational structure (PD-ORG) is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Organizational structure (PD-ORG) is not maintained

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The link to PD-ORG cannot be selected because no organizational
structure was maintained.

How to fix this error?

The administrator has to maintain the organizational structure and
activate it in the Office settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO287 - Organizational structure (PD-ORG) is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message SO287, which states "Organizational structure (PD-ORG) is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Development (PD) module. This error indicates that the organizational structure required for certain HR processes is not set up or is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Organizational Structure: The organizational structure for Personnel Development (PD) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the organizational units, positions, or other related elements may not be properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the organizational structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the infotypes related to the organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Organizational Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code PPOME (or PPOC for the change mode) to maintain the organizational structure.
  Ensure that all necessary organizational units, positions, and relationships are created and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Development > Organizational Structure and ensure that the settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the organizational structure.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (like T77S0, T77OM, etc.) for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  Ensure that all required infotypes (like 0001, 0002, etc.) are correctly filled out for the employees in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining the organizational structure in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PPOC, and SPRO for organizational management.
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that relate to organizational management, such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and 0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO287 error and ensure that the organizational structure is properly maintained in your SAP system.