How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE377 - Indicator 'Next State' must be set for pushbutton '&1'

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_TEMPLATE - HR-HAP: Appraisal Template

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Indicator 'Next State' must be set for pushbutton '&1'

What causes this issue?

You must be able to assign an appraisal document the status
<ZK>Completed</>.
To assign this status, the following prerequisites must be fulfilled:
The value <ZK>End Preparation</> (CLOSEPREP) or <ZK>Start Appraisal
Process</> (START) must be selected for the pushbutton.
In the <PF>Next Status</><ZK> </> field, the value <ZK>Save and Change
to Display Mode</> (1) or <ZK>Save and Exit</> (2) must be selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE377 - Indicator 'Next State' must be set for pushbutton '&1' ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE377, which states that the indicator 'Next State' must be set for pushbutton '&1', typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the HCM Process and Forms (HCM P&F) framework. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the workflow or process template that is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the configuration for the process or form is incomplete. Specifically, the 'Next State' indicator for a pushbutton (which is a user interface element) has not been defined.
  Workflow Issues: If the workflow associated with the process is not properly set up, it can lead to this error.
  Template Issues: The template being used may not have the necessary settings for the buttons defined, leading to the system not knowing what to do when the button is pressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of