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Message type: E = Error
Message class: HRPAD99_EVE - Messages for EVE
Message number: 708
Message text: Maintain Reason for Change
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HRPAD99_EVE708
- Maintain Reason for Change ?The SAP error message HRPAD99_EVE708 "Maintain Reason for Change" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee data management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Reason for Change," has not been filled out when attempting to make changes to an employee's data.
Cause:
The error is triggered when:
- A user attempts to execute a change in employee data (such as a personnel action) without specifying a reason for that change.
- The system is configured to require a reason for change for specific actions, and this requirement has not been met.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you should:
- Identify the Action: Determine which personnel action you are trying to perform (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion).
- Maintain Reason for Change:
- Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
- When prompted, ensure that you select or enter a valid "Reason for Change" in the designated field.
- If you are using a custom program or transaction, ensure that the logic for capturing the reason for change is implemented correctly.
- Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings:
- Go to the configuration settings for personnel actions in the SAP system (usually found in SPRO under Personnel Management).
- Verify that the "Reason for Change" field is set as mandatory for the relevant actions.
- If necessary, adjust the configuration to either make the field optional or ensure that it is properly populated during the action.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD99_EVE708 error and successfully maintain employee data in SAP.
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