How To Fix HRCMP00LTI038 - Sale of awards is not possible until &1 after exercise (waiting period)

HRCMP00LTI038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00LTI - Messages for Long-Term Incentives

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Sale of awards is not possible until &1 after exercise (waiting period)

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HRCMP00LTI038 - Details

• The SAP error message HRCMP00LTI038 indicates that there is a restriction on the sale of awards (such as stock options or other equity awards) due to a waiting period that must be observed after the exercise of those awards. This is a common scenario in compensation management, particularly in organizations that offer stock options or similar benefits to employees.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is enforcing a waiting period that is defined in the configuration of the award plan. This waiting period is typically a compliance measure to ensure that employees do not sell their exercised awards immediately, which could be against company policy or regulatory requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Waiting Period Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the award plan in SAP. Look for the defined waiting period after the exercise of the awards.
  Ensure that the waiting period is correctly set according to