How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT048 - You cannot make the requested status change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You cannot make the requested status change

What causes this issue?

The status could not be changed from '&V1&' (substatus '&V2&') to '&V3&'
(substatus '&V4&'). According to the settings defined for the template,
you do not have authorization to change statuses.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT048 - You cannot make the requested status change ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT048, which states "You cannot make the requested status change," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities related to HR processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The document or request you are trying to change may be in a status that does not allow for the requested change. For example, if a performance appraisal is already completed, you may not be able to change its status to "in progress."
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change. This can happen if the user role does not include permissions for the specific action.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that prevent the status change based on certain conditions (e.g., time constraints, approval workflows).
  
  
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