How To Fix HRPIQ000281 - Stage &2 does not belong to program plan &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Stage &2 does not belong to program plan &1

What causes this issue?

Stage &V2& does not belong to program plan &V1&. This can be due to one
of the following reasons:
There is no program plan with the required period in the infotype <LS>
Program Data</> (1730).
Stage &V2& is not assigned to program plan &V1& in Customizing for <LS>
Student Lifecycle Management</>.

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?

Create the required program plan in the infotype <LS>Program Data</>
(1730), or contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign stage &V2& to program plan &V1& in Customizing for <LS>Student
Lifecycle Management</> under <LS>Master Data in Student Lifecycle
Management -> Academic Structure -> Programs of Study ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_OHPIQ_3330>Set Up Program Patterns</>.</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000281 - Stage &2 does not belong to program plan &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000281 indicates that there is a mismatch between the stage and the program plan in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel development or training management.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Stage Assignment: The stage you are trying to assign or reference does not belong to the specified program plan. This could happen if the stage was deleted or if it was never correctly assigned to the program plan.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the program plan or stage settings in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or missing links between stages and program plans.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stage Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the program plan and verify that the stage you are trying to use is indeed assigned to that program plan.
  If the stage is not assigned, you will need to add it to the program plan.
  
  
  
  Review Program Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the program plan configuration in SAP and ensure that all stages are correctly defined and linked.
  Make sure that the program plan is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the configuration.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables related to program plans and stages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to program plans and stages to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PP01 (for maintaining program plans) and PP02 (for maintaining stages).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this specific error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to program plans and stages in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.