How To Fix HRPADINPE1137 - Policy sent for approval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADINPE1 - P2E: API & UI Message Class

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Policy sent for approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADINPE1137 - Policy sent for approval ?

  The SAP error message HRPADINPE1137, which states "Policy sent for approval," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or employee management processes. This message indicates that a certain policy or request related to employee data has been submitted for approval and is pending action from an authorized approver.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The system is configured to require approval for certain actions, such as changes to employee data, leave requests, or other HR-related policies.
  Pending Approval: The action you are trying to perform cannot be completed until the relevant policy or request has been approved by the designated approver.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that are causing delays or errors in the approval process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the policy or request in the approval workflow. You may need to check with the approver or the HR department to see if they have received the request and if it is pending their action.
  Follow Up: If the request is pending for an extended period, follow up with the approver to expedite the approval process.
  Review Workflow Configuration: If you have access, review the workflow configuration in SAP to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues preventing the approval from being processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling approval workflows to ensure compliance with procedures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Items for a User) to monitor and manage workflow items.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the users involved in the approval process have the necessary roles and authorizations to approve or reject requests.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that all users involved in the approval process are trained on how to use the SAP system effectively and understand the approval workflows.
  
  By addressing the approval status and ensuring proper workflow configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPADINPE1137 error message.