How To Fix HRPAD99ILM003 - Status change from &1 (user &2) to &3 (user &4) is not possible

HRPAD99ILM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99ILM - HCM Data Privacy

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Status change from &1 (user &2) to &3 (user &4) is not possible

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HRPAD99ILM003 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD99ILM003 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the status change of an employee's record. The message indicates that a status change from one state to another is not possible for a specific user. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The employee's current status may have restrictions that prevent it from being changed to the desired status. For example, if an employee is in a "terminated" status, they may not be able to be moved back to "active" without specific conditions being met.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change for the specified employee.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data that prevent the status change. This could include missing information or conflicts in the employee's records.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be