How To Fix HRPADKW197 - Visa information can be entered only when application status is approved

HRPADKW197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKW - Message Class for Kuwait

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Visa information can be entered only when application status is approved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADKW197 - Visa information can be entered only when application status is approved ?

  The SAP error message HRPADKW197 indicates that visa information can only be entered when the application status is approved. This error typically arises in the context of managing employee data, particularly in modules related to Human Resources (HR) and Personnel Administration (PA).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to restrict the entry of visa information until the application status for that employee is set to "approved." This is a safeguard to ensure that only valid and confirmed applications have associated visa details, preventing potential data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the application status for the employee's visa application is updated to "approved." Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Application Status: Verify the current status of the visa application for the employee in question. This can usually be done through the relevant HR module in SAP.
  
  
  Update Status: If the application is not yet approved,