How To Fix VAL218 - &1 no position exists for &2 &3

VAL218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VAL - Treasury: Messages for General Valuation

• Message number: 218

• Message text: &1 no position exists for &2 &3

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

What causes this issue?

No position exists for the subsequent key entries:
&V2&
&V3&
INCLUDE DIFF_VALUE_DESCRIPTION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

Your entries are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the positions with the appropriate evaluation report. Correct your
entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VAL218 - &1 no position exists for &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message VAL218 typically indicates that there is no valid position for a specific object or entity in the system. This error often arises in the context of position management, particularly in modules like SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP SuccessFactors, where positions are linked to organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VAL218 "&1 no position exists for &2 &3" can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Position: The specified position does not exist in the system for the given organizational unit or employee.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry when trying to reference the position.
  Position Deletion: The position may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have led to the position being moved or restructured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the position.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VAL218 error, you can