How To Fix HRPADINPE1178 - Save the policy before submitting

HRPADINPE1178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Save the policy before submitting

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HRPADINPE1178 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADINPE1178 ("Save the policy before submitting") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee policies or benefits management. This error indicates that the system requires you to save your changes to a policy or form before you can submit it for further processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to submit a policy or form without first saving the changes made to it. In many SAP applications, certain actions (like submitting a form) require that the current state of the data be saved to ensure that all changes are recorded and that the system has the most up-to-date information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Changes: Before attempting to submit the policy or form, make sure to click the "Save" button. This action will save any modifications you have made.
  
  
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