How To Fix STEP634 - Use dummy person &1 as &2 for organizational assignment &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Use dummy person &1 as &2 for organizational assignment &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP634 - Use dummy person &1 as &2 for organizational assignment &3 ?

  The SAP error message "STEP634 Use dummy person &1 as &2 for organizational assignment &3" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within the SAP system. This message indicates that the system is trying to assign a dummy person (a placeholder) to a specific organizational unit or position, which may not be the intended behavior.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The error often arises when there is missing or incomplete master data for an employee or organizational unit. This could be due to a lack of a valid employee record or organizational assignment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the organizational management module, such as incorrect settings for personnel actions or organizational units.
  Data Consistency: The system may have detected inconsistencies in the data, leading it to use a dummy person as a fallback.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the employee master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that