How To Fix HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC078 - Employee status must be either "Withdrawn" or "Retired"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Employee status must be either "Withdrawn" or "Retired"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC078 - Employee status must be either "Withdrawn" or "Retired" ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC078 indicates that there is an issue with the employee status in the system. Specifically, it states that the employee status must be either "Withdrawn" or "Retired." This error typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when processing changes related to employee status in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Employee Status: The employee's status is set to a value that is not recognized as valid for the operation being performed. For example, if the employee is still active or in another status, but the system expects them to be either "Withdrawn" or "Retired," this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where the employee's status was incorrectly set.
  Business Logic: The business process or logic defined in the system may require that certain actions can only be performed when an employee is in a specific status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Review the employee's current status in the system. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the status field.
  Update Status: If the employee is not in the correct status, update their status to either "Withdrawn" or "Retired" as appropriate. This can usually be done through the employee master data transaction (e.g., PA30).
  Review Business Processes: If the status is correct but the error persists, review the business processes and configurations in the system to ensure that they align with the expected statuses for the operations being performed.
  Consult Documentation: Check any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding employee status changes to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee status management include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Employee Status Values: Familiarize yourself with the valid employee status values defined in your SAP system, as these can vary based on configuration.
  Customizations: If your organization has customized the SAP HR module, there may be specific rules or validations that apply to employee status changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.