How To Fix HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES011 - Use the Change Process Status transaction to set the status to "Active"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES - Messages for Checks on Compensation Administration Infotypes

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Use the Change Process Status transaction to set the status to "Active"

What causes this issue?

You have tried to activate a record manually in infotype
<ZK>Compensation Process</> (<ZH>0759</>).
Since activation triggers the generation or update of secondary
infotypes (<ZH>0008</>, <ZH>0015</>, <ZH>0257</> and <ZH>0761</>), you
are not allowed to set the status to <ZK>Active</> using for example the
transactions <ZK>HR Master Data</> or <ZK>Personnel Action</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Execute report <DS:RE.RHECM_CHANGE_PROC_STATUS>Change Compensation
Process Status</> to:
Change the status of the compensation process,
Generate or update the secondary infotypes accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES011 - Use the Change Process Status transaction to set the status to "Active" ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES011 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a specific process or object in the SAP system, particularly related to the management of processes in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The message suggests that the status of a certain process type is not set to "Active," which is necessary for it to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A process type (such as a workflow or a form) is not activated in the system.
  The process type may have been created but not yet set to an active status.
  There may be a configuration issue where the process type is not properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the status of the relevant process type to "Active." Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Change Process Status Transaction:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code for changing process statuses, which is typically HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES or navigate through the menu path for process administration.
  
  
  
  Locate the Process Type:
  
  In the transaction, search for the specific process type that is causing the error.
  You may need to enter the name or ID of the process type.
  
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  Once you have located the process type, check its current status.
  If it is not set to "Active," change the status to "Active."
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify the Change:
  
  After changing the status, you may want to verify that the process type is now active by checking the status again.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After activating the process type, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is now working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change process statuses in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing process types and statuses.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, 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 resolve the error message and ensure that the relevant process type is active and functioning as intended.