How To Fix HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW004 - Org. unit &1 cannot be rejected, because its status is '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW - Planning Overview

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Org. unit &1 cannot be rejected, because its status is '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW004 - Org. unit &1 cannot be rejected, because its status is '&2' ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW004 indicates that an organizational unit (Org. unit) cannot be rejected due to its current status. The message provides two key pieces of information: the organizational unit identifier (&1) and its status (&2). 
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when you attempt to reject an organizational unit that is in a status that does not allow for rejection. Common statuses that might prevent rejection include:
  
  Active: The unit is currently active and cannot be rejected.
  Locked: The unit may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or approvals.
  Completed: The unit may have completed its lifecycle and cannot be rejected anymore.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the organizational unit. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the details of the organizational unit.
  
  
  Change the Status: If the status is not appropriate for rejection (e.g., it is active), you may need to change the status to one that allows for rejection. This could involve:
  
  Deactivating the unit if it is currently active.
  Unlocking the unit if it is locked.
  Ensuring that any necessary approvals or processes are completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines regarding the management of organizational units. There may be specific procedures to follow for changing statuses.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the status seems incorrect, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you view or change the status of organizational units, such as PPOME (for organizational management) or PPOSE.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the organizational unit's status.
  Change Logs: Check change logs or history for the organizational unit to understand why it is in its current status and if any recent changes might have affected it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully manage the organizational unit in question.