How To Fix HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW005 - Org. unit &1 cannot be approved, because its status is not 'Completed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW - Planning Overview

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Org. unit &1 cannot be approved, because its status is not 'Completed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW005 - Org. unit &1 cannot be approved, because its status is not 'Completed' ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW005 indicates that the organizational unit you are trying to approve cannot be approved because its status is not 'Completed'. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Employee Central or similar modules where organizational units or processes need to be in a specific state before they can be approved.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Status: The organizational unit may be in a status such as 'Draft', 'In Progress', or any other status that is not 'Completed'.
  Missing Information: There may be required fields or information that have not been filled out, preventing the status from being updated to 'Completed'.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent the status from being updated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the organizational unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the current status of the organizational unit. If it is not 'Completed', you will need to complete any necessary steps to change its status.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields and information are filled out correctly. This may include details about the organizational unit, such as its description, hierarchy, or other relevant data.
  Review Workflow: If applicable, check the workflow settings to ensure that the process is configured correctly and that there are no blocks preventing the status from being updated.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to approve the organizational unit has the necessary permissions to do so. If not, contact your system administrator to adjust the permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the approval process for organizational units in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the organizational unit or approval process (e.g., PPOME for organizational management).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.