How To Fix PD007 - No terminating event triggered for a processed designation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No terminating event triggered for a processed designation

What causes this issue?

The switch in table T77S0 PLOGI EVCRE has not been set. For this
reason, a terminating event was not triggered when the designation of
an action was deleted for a person. If workflow has started to perform
the action, it will not be terminated automatically.

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?

Determine whether workflow is still running.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD007 - No terminating event triggered for a processed designation ?

  The SAP error message PD007 ("No terminating event triggered for a processed designation") typically occurs in the context of Personnel Development (PD) or Organizational Management (OM) when there is an issue with the processing of a designation or position change. This error indicates that the system expected a terminating event (like a termination of a position or a change in status) to be triggered but did not find one.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Termination Event: The most common cause is that a termination event has not been defined or triggered for the designation that is being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the event types in the system, leading to the absence of the expected event.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the employee or position, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the event.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard event processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Event Configuration: Review the configuration of the event types in the system. Ensure that the necessary events are defined and correctly linked to the relevant actions.
  Trigger the Termination Event: If a termination event is indeed required, manually trigger it in the system. This can often be done through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions).
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the employee or position in question. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the event triggering is failing. This may require the assistance of a technical consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA40 (Personnel Actions), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PD007 error and implement a solution to resolve it.