How To Fix CM_EHFND_REQ015 - Cannot set status to Historical. The requirement is used in a scenario.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_REQ - Messages for Compliance Requirement

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Cannot set status to Historical. The requirement is used in a scenario.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the status of this compliance requirement to
<ZK>Historical</>, but the compliance requirement is used in one or more
compliance scenarios that do not have the same status.

System Response

The system cannot change the status of this compliance requirement to
<ZK>Historical</>.

How to fix this error?

To change the compliance requirement status to <ZK>Historical</>, make
sure all the related compliance scenarios are in status <ZK>Historical
</> as well.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ015 - Cannot set status to Historical. The requirement is used in a scenario. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ015 indicates that a requirement cannot be set to "Historical" status because it is still being used in an active scenario. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Human Capital Management (HCM) modules, where requirements are often linked to various processes or scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The requirement is currently linked to an active scenario, such as a project, plan, or other operational processes. This means that the system is preventing the status change to avoid disrupting ongoing activities.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to this requirement in other configurations or processes that need to be addressed before the status can be changed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Usage: Check where the requirement is being used. You can do this by reviewing the scenarios, projects, or plans that reference the requirement. This may involve looking at configuration settings or reports that show active requirements.
  Deactivate or Remove References: If possible, deactivate or remove the requirement from the active scenarios. This may involve:
  
  Editing the scenario to remove the requirement.
  Completing or closing any processes that are currently using the requirement.
  
  
  Change Status: Once the requirement is no longer in use, attempt to change its status to "Historical" again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary slightly depending on the configuration and modules in use.
  Seek Support: If you are unable to identify the usage or if the requirement is critical, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the requirement settings, such as SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the scenario in a testing environment to understand the implications of changing the requirement's status without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the status of the requirement.