How To Fix LSO716 - Course cannot be historically recorded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSO - Publisher and Learner Account

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Course cannot be historically recorded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSO716 - Course cannot be historically recorded ?

  The SAP error message LSO716 ("Course cannot be historically recorded") typically occurs in the context of SAP Learning Solution (LSO) when there is an attempt to record attendance or other historical data for a course that is not set up to allow historical recording. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration settings or the status of the course.
  Causes:
  
  Course Status: The course may be in a status that does not allow historical recording. For example, if the course is marked as "completed" or "canceled," it may not be possible to record attendance.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the course or the learning event may not allow for historical data recording. This could be due to settings in the course type or the event type.
  Date Restrictions: The date of the attendance recording may fall outside the allowed range for historical data entry.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to record historical data for the course.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Course Status: Verify the status of the course in the system. If it is completed or canceled, you may need to change the status or create a new course for recording attendance.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the course type and event type in the SAP LSO configuration. Ensure that historical recording is enabled for the relevant settings.
  Adjust Dates: Ensure that the date you are trying to record attendance for is within the allowed range. If necessary, adjust the date or the recording period.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user attempting to record the attendance has the necessary permissions. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and 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 cause of the LSO716 error and implement a solution to resolve it.