How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE378 - Indicator 'Next State' must be set for status '&1'

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 378

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

What causes this issue?

If the appraisal document has the status <ZK>Completed</>, <ZK>Approved
</>, <ZK>Rejected</>, <ZK>Closed Approved</> or <ZK>Closed Rejected</>,
the value <ZK>Save and Change to Display Mode</> or <ZK>Save and Exit
</> must be selected for the <ZK>Next Status</> indicator. This includes
all corresponding substatuses.

How to fix this error?

Inform system administration.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE378 - Indicator 'Next State' must be set for status '&1' ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE378 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the workflow or process related to the "Next State" indicator in the context of the HR (Human Resources) application, specifically in the area of HCM (Human Capital Management) and Talent Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow for the specific status is not properly configured. The system expects a "Next State" to be defined for the current status, but it is missing.
  Status Management: The status being referenced (indicated by '&1') does not have a defined next state in the configuration, which is necessary for the workflow to proceed.
  Template Issues: If you are using a template for a process (like a performance review or talent management process), the template may not have been set up correctly to handle transitions between states.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
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