How To Fix LR233 - Immediate transfer to HR and "Approval required" are mutually exclusive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Immediate transfer to HR and "Approval required" are mutually exclusive

What causes this issue?

The fields <LS>Immediate transfer to HR</> and <LS>Approval required
</> are mutually exclusive. If you want the system to transfer time
sheet data to HR immediately after it is released, you cannot, for
technical reasons, implement an approval procedure before the transfer.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose the option which is the most important for you.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR233 - Immediate transfer to HR and "Approval required" are mutually exclusive ?

  The SAP error message LR233, which states that "Immediate transfer to HR and 'Approval required' are mutually exclusive," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and employee data management within the SAP system. This error indicates a conflict in the configuration of the transfer process for an employee's data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to process an employee transfer that is set to be immediate (meaning it should be executed without delay) while also requiring approval. These two settings are mutually exclusive because an immediate transfer cannot logically wait for approval; it must be processed right away.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the settings related to the transfer process. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Transfer Settings: Review the configuration settings for the employee transfer process in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for immediate transfer and approval requirements are not conflicting.
  
  
  Modify Transfer Request: If you are initiating a transfer, decide whether you want it to be an immediate transfer or if you want to require approval. You can either:
  
  Change the transfer request to require approval and remove the immediate transfer option.
  Or, if the transfer needs to be immediate, ensure that the approval requirement is disabled.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Configuration: If you are unsure about how to change these settings, consult with your HR configuration team or SAP support. They can provide guidance on how to adjust the settings in the system.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transfer process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on personnel administration and employee transfer processes for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for processing transfers, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LR233 error and successfully process employee transfers in SAP.