How To Fix HRPYO_SCH087 - Status can not be changed for the step which is completed

HRPYO_SCH087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPYO_SCH - Payroll Scheduler Messages

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Status can not be changed for the step which is completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPYO_SCH087 - Status can not be changed for the step which is completed ?

  The SAP error message HRPYO_SCH087 indicates that there is an attempt to change the status of a step in a process that has already been completed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP SuccessFactors when dealing with workflows or processes that have defined steps, such as recruitment, employee onboarding, or performance management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Completed Step: The primary cause of this error is that the step you are trying to modify has already been marked as completed. In many workflows, once a step is completed, it is locked from further changes to maintain the integrity of the process.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured in such a way that it does not allow changes to completed steps.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the step, even if it is not completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Step Status: Check the status of the step