How To Fix HRPADAE027 - Status type Cancelled can only be changed only to status type Valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADAE - Message Class PB UAE

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Status type Cancelled can only be changed only to status type Valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADAE027 - Status type Cancelled can only be changed only to status type Valid ?

  The SAP error message HRPADAE027 indicates that you are trying to change the status of a record that is currently marked as "Cancelled." In SAP HR (Human Resources), status types are used to manage the lifecycle of various HR-related records, such as employee data, payroll information, etc. The error message specifies that a record with the status "Cancelled" can only be changed to the status "Valid."
  Cause:
  
  Status Management: The record you are trying to modify has been set to "Cancelled," which typically means that it is no longer active or valid for processing. This status is often used to indicate that the record should not be considered in any further processing.
  Business Rules: The system enforces business rules that prevent certain transitions between status types. In this case, the only allowed transition from "Cancelled" is back to "Valid."
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the record you are trying to change. Ensure that it is indeed marked as "Cancelled."
  Change Status: If you need to reactivate the record, change its status from "Cancelled" to "Valid." This can typically be done through the relevant transaction in SAP HR (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that changing the status aligns with your organization's business processes. If the record should remain cancelled, consider whether you need to create a new record instead of changing the status.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the record. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP HR administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to HR master data include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on status management in HR.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in place, check with your SAP technical team to ensure that there are no additional constraints or custom logic affecting status changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the status of the HR record appropriately.