How To Fix PA178 - Only "Completed" or "Planned" status allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Only "Completed" or "Planned" status allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA178 - Only "Completed" or "Planned" status allowed ?

  The SAP error message PA178 ("Only 'Completed' or 'Planned' status allowed") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with infotypes or time management records. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific status for a record, and the current status does not meet the criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  You are trying to perform an action (like changing or deleting a record) on a record that is not in the "Completed" or "Planned" status.
  The record may be in a status that is not permissible for the operation you are attempting (e.g., "In Process," "Cancelled," etc.).
  There may be a configuration issue in the system that defines which statuses are acceptable for certain operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PA178 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Record:
  
  Review the status of the record you are trying to modify. Ensure it