How To Fix HRPIQ00ST427 - Reference to stage was set to "not allowed" for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ST - Messages Concerning Student Maintenance in the Framework

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Reference to stage was set to "not allowed" for &1

What causes this issue?

The setting combination for note references is incorrect.

System Response

You have specified the value <LB>not allowed</> for the program. The
system has therefore also changed the value for stage to <LB>not
allowed</>.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ST427 - Reference to stage was set to "not allowed" for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ST427, which states "Reference to stage was set to 'not allowed' for &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration or talent management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the stages in the process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The stage you are trying to reference in a process (like recruitment or talent management) has been configured to be "not allowed" for certain actions or statuses.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not allow moving to the specified stage due to the current status of the object (e.g., a candidate or employee).
  Authorization: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the specified stage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant process (e.g., recruitment, talent management).
  Verify the settings for the stages involved. Ensure that the stage you are trying to access is allowed for the current process.
  
  
  
  Review Process Flow:
  
  Check the process flow to ensure that the current status of the object allows for the transition to the specified stage.
  If necessary, adjust the process flow to allow for the transition.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the action has the necessary authorizations to access the specified stage.
  Review the authorization roles assigned to the user and make adjustments if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the configuration of the process (e.g., SPRO for configuration settings).
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.