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You will use the Position Maintenance (PSMT) transaction to remove a position that is no longer needed or where funding has changed. By updating the status to ABOL, you can effectively delete the position from active use. Similar to other position modifications, this action is initiated from the Position Management (POSM) activity folder and can be scheduled for a future effective date.
Prerequisites:
Before you begin, make sure:
The position you want to cancel/abolish has already been created. Refer to the Create a Position guide for additional information on how to create a position.
The personnel action has been officially approved via a Personnel Action Form or equivalent authorization document.
You have the Position Number of the position you intend to cancel/abolish
The transaction used to create the position is not in Pending status. If it is, contact the designated Workflow Approver to either approve or reject the transaction before proceeding.
Steps to Cancel (Abolish) a Position:
Navigate to the Transaction
On the Home Page, click the Position Management (POSM) QuickLink.
Note: If you do not have the POSM QuickLink on your Home Page, you can use Global Search to navigate to the POSM page by clicking the expand/collapse (🞂) icon in the search bar, selecting Page Code, entering POSM, and selecting POSM Position Management from the drop-down list. The POSM activity folder opens to a query.
2. Use the filter fields (e.g., Position Number) to search for the position you want to authorize, then click Apply.
—OR—
Click a card in the Recent Searches section to re-run a search you ran previously.
The matching results populate in the grid.
3. Locate the correct record, then click the View button next to the record to open it. The record opens to the Position Status Maintenance tab in the POSM activity folder.
Open the Record in Edit Mode and Modify It
4. Click Modify to open the record in edit mode. The Position Maintenance (PSMT) transaction page opens.
5. In the General Information section, update the From field to the date the position should be abolished.
Note: You can select a future date to schedule the abolishment in advance, ensuring the action takes effect on the intended date.
6. Update the following Position Attributes fields:
Position Status: Enter the code ABOL.
Position Action: Enter the code ABLSH.
Save, Validate, Submit, & Close the Transaction
Click the Save button at the top of the page. This action saves the data entry and ensures you don't lose your work when validating or submitting the transaction.
2. Click the Validate button at the top of the page. This action validates data entry and checks for errors.
Confirm that the transaction validated successfully.
If errors are returned, correct the issues in the applicable sections and click Validate again.
3. Once validation is successful, click the Submit button at the top of the page. This action finalizes the transaction and routes the transaction for review and approval.
Confirm that the transaction was submitted successfully.
4. Click the Close button at the top of the page. This action returns to the activity folder.
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