How To Fix HRPIQ000078 - Cannot process new applicant; create new application first

HRPIQ000078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Cannot process new applicant; create new application first

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a new applicant while you were in the process of
creating item data for another applicant.

System Response

The action cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Create an application for the new applicant first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ000078 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000078 indicates that the system cannot process a new applicant because a new application must be created first. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration or recruitment.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Application: The system is trying to process an applicant who does not have an associated application record in the system.
  Incorrect Workflow: The process flow may not be correctly followed, leading to an attempt to process an applicant before their application has been created.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with how the applicant's data is entered or saved in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a New Application:
  
  Ensure that a new application is created for the applicant in the system. This can typically be done through the recruitment module where