How To Fix HRPADUSEFFR002 - Effort is not approved for Employee &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUSEFFR - US Effort Reporting - Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Effort is not approved for Employee &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUSEFFR002 - Effort is not approved for Employee & ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUSEFFR002 indicates that the effort (or time entry) for a specific employee has not been approved. This error typically arises in the context of time management or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval: The time entry or effort submitted by the employee has not yet been approved by the relevant manager or supervisor.
  Approval Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the approval workflow, such as the approver not receiving the notification or the workflow being stuck.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the time entry may not be set correctly, leading the system to believe it is still pending approval.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to time management or approval processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the approval status of the time entry for the employee. Ensure that the manager or supervisor has reviewed and approved the entry.
  Resubmit for Approval: If the time entry is still pending, you may need to resubmit it for approval or remind the approver to take action.
  Review Workflow: Check the workflow settings in SAP to ensure that notifications are being sent correctly and that there are no bottlenecks in the approval process.
  Correct Status: If the status of the time entry is incorrect, you may need to update it manually or through the appropriate transaction code.
  Consult with HR or IT: If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or IT support team to investigate any underlying configuration issues or system errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check employee records and time entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on time management and approval processes to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.