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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SRF_CONFIG - Statutory Reporting Framework Config Messages
Message number: 001
Message text: Select a leading organizational unit.
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SRF_CONFIG001
- Select a leading organizational unit. ?The SAP error message SRF_CONFIG001: Select a leading organizational unit typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that require the selection of an organizational unit, such as when configuring or using certain functionalities in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that the system expects a leading organizational unit to be specified, but it has not been provided.
Cause:
- Missing Organizational Unit: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an organizational unit (like a company code, plant, or sales organization) that is required for the transaction or configuration being performed.
- Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not set up to recognize the organizational units properly.
- User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the organizational units.
Solution:
- Select an Organizational Unit: Ensure that you select a valid leading organizational unit from the available options. This could be a company code, plant, or any other relevant organizational unit depending on the context of the transaction.
- Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the organizational units are correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
- User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the organizational units. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand the requirements for selecting organizational units.
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