How To Fix PBAS_SERVICE077 - Specified action &1 changed to action &2 in accordance with feature ACTCE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PBAS_SERVICE - HR Master Data: Service Functions

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Specified action &1 changed to action &2 in accordance with feature ACTCE

What causes this issue?

You want to created an additional personnel assignment for an employee.
However, the specified action &V1& does not correspond to the actions
defined in the feature ACTCE (?Actions: Default Values for
Recognition?): ?Additional Pers. Assignment? (ADDITIONAL_ASSIGNMENT) or
?Country Reassignment Entry? (HIRE_COUNTRYCHANGE) when changing country.

System Response

The system changed the entered action &V1& to the corresponding action
&V2& defined in feature ACTCE.

How to fix this error?

No further action is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE077 - Specified action &1 changed to action &2 in accordance with feature ACTCE ?

  The SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE077 indicates that a specified action in the system has been changed to another action due to the settings defined in the feature ACTCE (Action Control). This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management, where certain actions are governed by specific rules or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the action you are trying to perform is not allowed or is overridden by the configuration settings in the feature ACTCE. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The feature ACTCE may have specific rules that dictate which actions can be performed under certain conditions. If the action you are trying to execute does not meet these conditions, the system will automatically change it to a different action that is permissible.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place that restrict certain actions based on the employee's status, organizational unit, or other criteria.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead the system to determine that a different action is more appropriate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Feature ACTCE: Check the configuration of the feature ACTCE in the SAP system. You can do this by accessing the relevant transaction (usually through SPRO or the feature maintenance transaction) and reviewing the settings to understand why the action is being changed.
  
  
  Check Action Configuration: Look into the configuration of the actions involved (the original action and the action it was changed to). Ensure that they are set up correctly and that the conditions for their execution are properly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to personnel actions and the feature ACTCE to understand the specific rules that apply.
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, test the action with different employee records or scenarios to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-specific.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or testing, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (to maintain HR master data), or PA40 (to execute personnel actions) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on the feature ACTCE.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the action has the necessary authorizations to perform the action in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to address it.