How To Fix UCM6003 - OrgChgNo &1: Entries in which sender = receiver are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM6 - SEM-BCS: Organizational Changes

• Message number: 003

• Message text: OrgChgNo &1: Entries in which sender = receiver are not permitted

What causes this issue?

You defined at least one sender-receiver relationship (for
organizational change number &V1&) in which the
sender group is identical to the
receiver group. This is not allowed.

System Response

Processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you do not define sender-receiver relationships in
which the sender group is identical to the receiver group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM6003 - OrgChgNo &1: Entries in which sender = receiver are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message UCM6003 indicates that there is an issue with organizational change entries where the sender and receiver are the same. This typically occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration when trying to process changes that involve moving an employee or organizational unit.
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to create or process an organizational change where the sender (the current organizational unit or position) is the same as the receiver (the new organizational unit or position). This situation is not allowed because it does not represent a valid change; essentially, it means that the employee or unit is not being moved anywhere.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Data Entry: Review the entries you are trying to process. Ensure that the sender and receiver are different. If they are the same, you need to correct the data.
  
  
  Correct the Organizational Change: If the intention is to move the employee or unit, specify a different receiver that reflects the actual change in the organizational structure.
  
  
  Review the Change Logic: If this error occurs during a mass upload or batch processing, check the logic or mapping used to determine sender and receiver values. Ensure that the logic correctly identifies different units or positions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct organizational structure or how to make the changes, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or HR team.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them in production to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in transactions related to organizational management, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make organizational changes, as sometimes permission issues can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM6003 error and successfully process the organizational change.