How To Fix HRPBSSA_ASR004 - Action not permitted because employee is registered for another action.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA_ASR - Process and forms for KSA

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Action not permitted because employee is registered for another action.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign an action to an employee who is already
registered for another action. Some actions are mutually exclusive.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or SAP consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Mutually exclusive actions are maintained in view V_T7SAPBS76. You can
use the view to customize the mutually exclusive actions according to
the needs of your organization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA_ASR004 - Action not permitted because employee is registered for another action. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA_ASR004 typically indicates that an action cannot be performed on an employee because they are already registered for another action in the system. This is common in Human Capital Management (HCM) modules where multiple actions (like hiring, termination, or transfers) can be processed for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Actions: The employee is currently undergoing another HR action that has not been completed or finalized. For example, if an employee is in the process of being hired, you cannot simultaneously process a termination for that employee.
  System Lock: The employee record may be locked due to ongoing processes or workflows that are not yet completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent multiple actions from being processed simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Actions: Review the employee's current status and any ongoing actions. You can do this by checking the employee's infotype records (like IT0000, IT0001, etc.) to see if there are any pending actions.
  Complete or Cancel Existing Actions: If there is an ongoing action that is blocking the new action, you may need to complete or cancel it before proceeding with the new action.
  Consult with HR Team: If you are unsure about the actions being processed, consult with your HR team or the person responsible for managing employee records to clarify the situation.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be happening, consult with your SAP Basis or HCM configuration team to check if there are any settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and manage employee records.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may be involved in the actions you are trying to perform (e.g., IT0000 for Actions, IT0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to HR actions for more detailed guidance on managing employee records and actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.