How To Fix HRPIQ000688 - Cannot set proposed progression status &1

HRPIQ000688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Cannot set proposed progression status &1

What causes this issue?

The progression status determined by the system on the basis of the
progression rules does not correspond with the settings in the
Implementation Guide (IMG). According to the IMG settings, the number
of times this status may be set is limited. The defined limit has
already been reached.

System Response

The status determined on the basis of the progression rules cannot be
set.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want to change the progression
status settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

Adapt the progression rules to the Customizing settings in the IMG
under <LS>Master Data -> Progression</>.

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.

HRPIQ000688 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000688, which states "Cannot set proposed progression status &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration or talent management. This error indicates that there is an issue with setting the proposed progression status for an employee or a position.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status: The proposed progression status being set may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the progression status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the status from being set.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's data or in the related infotypes that are causing the error.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validations may be preventing the status from being set based on the current state of the employee's record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Validity of Status: Ensure that the