How To Fix HRBAS00DLG851 - Objects that already have a historical record flag will not be changed

HRBAS00DLG851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBAS00DLG - HR-DLG: Dialog Control Object Maintenance

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Objects that already have a historical record flag will not be changed

What causes this issue?

Some of the objects you selected already have a historical record flag
appended.

System Response

These objects cannot be changed. They will remain historically
recorded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBAS00DLG851 - Objects that already have a historical record flag will not be changed ?

  The SAP error message HRBAS00DLG851 indicates that you are trying to change an object that already has a historical record flag set. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) data management, where certain records are marked as historical to preserve their state at a specific point in time.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to modify an object (such as an employee record, position, or other HR-related data) that has already been flagged as historical. In SAP HR, historical records are used to maintain a history of changes for various HR objects, and once an object is marked as historical, it cannot be modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check the Object Status: Verify if the object you are trying to change is indeed marked as historical. You can do this by checking the relevant infotype or record in the SAP system.
  
  
  Create a New Record: