How To Fix EHFND_ACTION201 - Overdue date &1 cannot be changed for action id &2

EHFND_ACTION201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_ACTION - Messages for BO Action

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Overdue date &1 cannot be changed for action id &2

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EHFND_ACTION201 - Details

• The SAP error message EHFND_ACTION201 indicates that there is an issue with changing the overdue date for a specific action in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Central modules, where actions related to employee management are tracked.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Overdue date &1 cannot be changed for action id &2" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Action Status: The action associated with the specified action ID may be in a status that does not allow changes to the overdue date. For example, if the action is already completed or closed, the system may prevent modifications.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that restrict changes to overdue dates for certain actions. This is often done to maintain data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change may not have