How To Fix 3O018 - Next allowable NHI status should not be the same as the key NHI status

3O018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Next allowable NHI status should not be the same as the key NHI status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O018 - Next allowable NHI status should not be the same as the key NHI status ?

  The SAP error message 3O018, which states "Next allowable NHI status should not be the same as the key NHI status," typically occurs in the context of managing Non-Human Identifiers (NHI) in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to healthcare or patient management.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to change the status of a Non-Human Identifier (NHI) to a status that is the same as its current status. The system is designed to prevent this to ensure that status transitions are meaningful and that there is a clear progression or change in the identifier's state.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the NHI you are trying to update. You can do this by accessing the relevant transaction or report that displays the NHI details.
  
  
  Determine Next Status: Identify what the next allowable status should be. This should be a status that is different