How To Fix HR_PAY_B2A007 - The status of the selected messages must not be changed

HR_PAY_B2A007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_PAY_B2A - HR-B2A: Message Class for B2A

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The status of the selected messages must not be changed

What causes this issue?

A statsu change is not permissible

System Response

The system has determined that the data record selected has a
status that may not be changed manually or contains errors.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HR_PAY_B2A007 - Details

• The SAP error message HR_PAY_B2A007, which states "The status of the selected messages must not be changed," typically occurs in the context of the B2A (Business to Administration) process, particularly when dealing with the transfer of payroll data to external systems or authorities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the status of messages that are either already processed or are in a state that does not allow for status modification. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Status Change Attempt: Trying to change the status of messages that are not in a modifiable state (e.g., already sent or processed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the messages.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the B2A process that restrict status changes under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Message Status: Review the current status of the messages you are