How To Fix WD225 - Organizational object '&' cannot be used as an administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Organizational object '&' cannot be used as an administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD225 - Organizational object '&' cannot be used as an administrator ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WD225 Organizational object '&' cannot be used as an administrator
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign an organizational object (such as a position, organizational unit, or job) as an administrator in the SAP Web Dynpro or HR organizational management context, but the system does not allow this. Typically, the organizational object you are trying to assign as an administrator is not valid for this role.
  In SAP Organizational Management (OM), only certain object types (usually person (P) or user (US)) can be assigned as administrators. Assigning an organizational object like a position (S), organizational unit (O), or job (C) as an administrator is not permitted.
  The placeholder '&' in the message is replaced by the actual object ID or type in the runtime message.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Organizational objects represent structural elements in the organization (positions, org units, jobs).
  Administrators are usually persons or users who have the authority to maintain or manage certain organizational data.
  Assigning a non-person object as an administrator is logically inconsistent and thus blocked by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the object type you are trying to assign as an administrator.
  
  Ensure that the administrator is a person (P) or user (US) object.
  
  
  If you mistakenly selected an organizational object (like a position or org unit), replace it with the correct person or user object.
  If you need to assign responsibility to a position or org unit, consider assigning a person who holds that position or belongs to that org unit as the administrator instead.
  Review the configuration or the process where the administrator assignment is done to ensure only valid object types are used.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  PPOME or PO13 for maintaining organizational management objects.  
  PPOSE for displaying org structure.  
  
  
  Object types in OM:  
  
  P = Person  
  S = Position  
  O = Organizational Unit  
  C = Job  
  US = User  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to organizational management and administrator assignments if the problem persists.
  
  
  Web Dynpro Applications:  
  
  This error often appears in Web Dynpro applications that manage organizational data and require administrator assignment.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  You cannot assign an organizational object (like a position or org unit) as an administrator. Only person or user objects are valid administrators. Correct the assignment by selecting a valid administrator object type.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.