2248163 - Error message when copying Positions from Position Org Chart

We get the following error message when copying a Position from Position Org Chart:

• Position Number is a required field/assocition in Object Position.
• Code  is a required field/assocition in Object Position.

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Navigate to Admin Center --> Company Info --> Position Org Chart. Search for a position --> Click on the Position and select "Copy Position". This will reproduce the error message.

This is because the business rule to auto generate Position ID is configured incorrectly.

The business rule should take care of the situation when the Position ID is Null / empty instead of Automatic. Hence, the correct configuration of the business rule is as following:

Please review the Check Tools for Position Manaegment as there are checks designed to highlight this configuration issues. 

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