How To Fix HRASR00_FPM017 - Process &1 of form type &2 cannot be executed in this application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_FPM - Message class for FPM based alternative UI

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Process &1 of form type &2 cannot be executed in this application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_FPM017 - Process &1 of form type &2 cannot be executed in this application ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_FPM017 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with forms and processes in the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications. The error indicates that a specific process of a form type cannot be executed in the current application context.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The form type or process may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the form configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified process for the form type.
  Incompatible Form Type: The form type being called may not be compatible with the application or the context in which it is being executed.
  Missing Process Definition: The process definition for the specified form type may not exist or may not be active in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the form type and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined in the system.
  Use transaction HRASR_CI to check the configuration of the forms and processes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the process. This can be checked using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Validate Form Type:
  
  Confirm that the form type being used is compatible with the application. Check if the form type is active and correctly assigned to the relevant application.
  
  
  
  Check Process Definition:
  
  Ensure that the process definition for the specified form type exists and is active. You can check this in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise in ABAP and SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific form type and process to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HRASR_CI for form configuration and PFCG for role and authorization management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.