How To Fix HRPBSAEFPM023 - You cannot nominate employees at this time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAEFPM - AE FPM

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You cannot nominate employees at this time

What causes this issue?

You are trying to nominate an employee but cannot do so at this time due
to system set-up issues.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact the HR Administrator or SAP HCM Consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the nomination period in Customizing under <ZK>Payroll: United
Arab Emirates > Promotion > Define Nomination Period</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAEFPM023 - You cannot nominate employees at this time ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAEFPM023, which states "You cannot nominate employees at this time," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities, particularly when dealing with processes like performance management, talent management, or similar HR-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow nominations at the current time. This could be due to settings in the backend that restrict the nomination process based on specific criteria (e.g., time frames, employee status).
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place that prevent nominations during certain periods (e.g., outside of a nomination window).
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make the nomination may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to perform this action.
  Employee Status: The employees being nominated may not meet the criteria for nomination (e.g., they may be inactive, on leave, or not eligible for the nomination process).
  Technical Issues: There could be temporary technical issues or system downtimes affecting the nomination functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the nomination process is enabled and that the relevant time frames are set correctly.
  Review Business Rules: Verify if there are any business rules that restrict nominations and adjust them if necessary.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to nominate employees. This may involve checking the user’s profile and role assignments in the system.
  Employee Eligibility: Confirm that the employees being nominated are eligible for the process. Check their employment status and any other criteria that may apply.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., HR, ESS, MSS).
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.