How To Fix HRPIQ000138 - Cannot find previous session for program stage variant

HRPIQ000138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Cannot find previous session for program stage variant

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the previous session for the program stage
variant.

System Response

The action cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the program stage variant. Create the previous session.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ000138 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000138 ("Cannot find previous session for program stage variant") typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with the Personnel Administration or Organizational Management components. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a previous session that is required for processing the current program stage variant.
  Causes:
  
  Session Management Issues: The error may arise if there is a problem with session management in the SAP system. This could be due to a session not being properly created or saved.
  Incorrect Program Stage Variant: The program stage variant being used may not be correctly defined or may not have a valid previous session associated with it.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from linking to the previous session.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the previous session or the program