How To Fix HRASR00_HRBAS027 - Process can only be cancelled by the initiator

HRASR00_HRBAS027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_HRBAS - Message class for SAP_PD service

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Process can only be cancelled by the initiator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_HRBAS027 - Process can only be cancelled by the initiator ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_HRBAS027 indicates that a process (typically a workflow or an application process) can only be canceled by the user who initiated it. This is a common scenario in SAP systems, especially in Human Resources (HR) modules where workflows are often used for processes like employee data changes, approvals, etc.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to cancel the process does not have the necessary permissions to do so. Only the initiator of the process has the rights to cancel it.
  Workflow Design: The workflow may be designed in such a way that only the creator can cancel it, which is a common practice to prevent unauthorized changes to the workflow status.
  Process Status: The process may be in a state that does not allow cancellation by anyone other than the initiator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Initiator: Determine who initiated the process. This can usually be found in the workflow logs or by checking