How To Fix HRPIQ000391 - Appl.status & is not permitted for application type &; set initial status

HRPIQ000391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Appl.status & is not permitted for application type &; set initial status

What causes this issue?

You have not entered an initial status for the application type.

System Response

The action is terminated and an error message output.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid status for the application type. Since you are creating
an application, you must assign it an INITIAL status.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ000391 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000391 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 application status you are trying to set is not permitted for the specified application type.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The status you are trying to set may not be valid for the current application type. Each application type has a defined set of statuses, and transitioning to an invalid status will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for the status change you are attempting. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the status management configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the application.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or workflows in place