How To Fix HRSFEC_TIM026 - The combination of approval status and proxy status is not valid.

HRSFEC_TIM026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_TIM - Messages for time data replication processing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The combination of approval status and proxy status is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM026 - The combination of approval status and proxy status is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM026 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of approval status and proxy status in the Time Management module of SAP SuccessFactors. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action (like approving time sheets) that is not allowed due to the current status of the time entry or the proxy settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Approval Status: The time entry may be in a status that does not allow for approval or further action. For example, if the time entry is already approved or rejected, it cannot be approved again.
  Proxy Settings: The user may be acting as a proxy for another user, but the proxy status does not align with the approval status of the time entry. For instance, if the original user has a status that does not permit approval, the proxy cannot approve it either.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in