How To Fix HRPADINPE1199 - Maintain step(s) for 'Decision-Yes Policy Step' in Policy Step Catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Maintain step(s) for 'Decision-Yes Policy Step' in Policy Step Catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADINPE1199 - Maintain step(s) for 'Decision-Yes Policy Step' in Policy Step Catalog ?

  The SAP error message HRPADINPE1199 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the "Decision-Yes Policy Step" in the Policy Step Catalog within the SAP HR module, specifically in the context of the Personnel Administration (PA) or Organizational Management (OM) processes.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the "Decision-Yes Policy Step." This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required steps for the "Decision-Yes Policy Step" have not been defined in the Policy Step Catalog.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration that prevent the system from processing the policy step correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Policy Step Catalog:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Administration > Policy Step Catalog.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Look for the "Decision-Yes Policy Step" in the Policy Step Catalog.
  Ensure that the necessary steps are defined and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Steps:
  
  If the steps are missing, you will need to create or maintain them. This involves defining the actions that should be taken when the "Decision-Yes" option is selected.
  Make sure to include all relevant details, such as the sequence of steps, conditions, and any associated actions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the policy step functions as intended.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring the Policy Step Catalog and understanding the implications of each step.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADINPE1199 error and ensure that the "Decision-Yes Policy Step" is properly maintained in the Policy Step Catalog.