Symptom
When attempting to add User A as an Alternative Manager for User B the following warning is generated
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Learning
Reproducing the Issue
- People > User > open User B record
- Actions > Assign Alternate Managers
- Select User A as the option to be the Alternate Manager
- Error is generated
Cause
User B is the current manager/supervisor of User A
Resolution
As User A already reports into User B, therefore User A cannot be selected to be an Alternative Manager for User B.
Keywords
alternative manager, violate the existing manager reporting relationship , KBA , LOD-SF-LMS-USR , User Entity , How To
Product
SAP SuccessFactors Learning all versions