2791357 - Error "You have selected a position that may only be assigned to one employee at a time" when hiring

 When adding a contingent worker you have received the error: "You have selected a position that may only be assigned to one employee at a time"

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 SuccessFactors Employee Central: Add Contingent Worker

1. Go to Admin Center
2. Search for Add Contingent Worker/Add New Employee
3. Fill out all the fields
4. Receive the error "You have selected a position that may only be assigned to one employee at a time"

 The position entered is already assigned to an employee.

First option is in case the position must allow multiples employees review the position configuration:

1. Go to Manage Data
2. Search for position
3. Search for the specific position you need to use
4. Verify the Multiple Incumbents Allowed field configuration.

Note: If Multiple Incumbents Allowed is not enabled, you can enable it on Object Definition -> Position.

Second option is to select a position that is not assigned for any employee.

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