3676015 - Error message occurs "You cannot define a relationship that refers to the position it is assigned to. Please correct the relationship of type XXX " when updating matrix relationship

• An error occurs when attempting to update the matrix relationship of the Position.
• The error message states: "You cannot define a relationship that refers to the position it is assigned to. Please correct the relationship of type XXX"
• This error occurs only when one/more of the matrix relationship type has the reference to same Related Position as the position being changed.

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central - Position Management

1. Navigate to "Manage Position".
2. Search for any position and make changes in the matrix relationship.
3. Observe the error message: "You cannot define a relationship that refers to the position it is assigned to. Please correct the relationship of type XXX"

Please note: This error occurs only if one/more of the matrix relationship type has the reference to same Related Position as the position being changed.

System validation

1. Remove the erroring relationship with a position that is same as the assigned position in order to save the matrix relationship.
2. Add this in the job relationship directly via import or UI.

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