How To Fix HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW042 - Cannot reject org. unit &1; status is neither 'Completed' nor 'Approved'

HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW - Planning Overview

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Cannot reject org. unit &1; status is neither 'Completed' nor 'Approved'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW042 - Cannot reject org. unit &1; status is neither 'Completed' nor 'Approved' ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW042 indicates that there is an issue with the status of an organizational unit in the context of a workflow or process that requires the unit to be in either 'Completed' or 'Approved' status before it can be rejected. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the area of organizational management or employee lifecycle management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to reject an organizational unit that is not in a valid state for rejection. The possible statuses that allow for rejection are 'Completed' or 'Approved'. If the organizational unit is in a different status (e.g., 'In Progress', 'Pending', 'Draft', etc.), the system will prevent the rejection action and display this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Verify the current status of the organizational unit you are trying to reject. You can