How To Fix HRTNM_MSG186 - Status change to &1 impossible, the snapshot must be of type &2 (&3)

HRTNM_MSG186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNM_MSG - Message class for Training Needs Management

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Status change to &1 impossible, the snapshot must be of type &2 (&3)

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HRTNM_MSG186 - Details

• The SAP error message HRTNM_MSG186 indicates that there is an issue with the status change of a particular object in the system, specifically related to the type of snapshot being used. The message typically reads: "Status change to &1 impossible, the snapshot must be of type &2 (&3)." Here’s a breakdown of the components of this error message:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Snapshot Type Mismatch: The error occurs when there is an attempt to change the status of an object (like a personnel action or a record) to a new status (&1), but the current snapshot of the object is not of the required type (&2). The system expects a specific type of snapshot to allow the status change, and if the current snapshot does not meet this requirement, the error is triggered.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: This can also happen if there are inconsistencies in the data or if the object is in a state that