How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL026 - Employee deletion suppressed due to veto from application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Employee deletion suppressed due to veto from application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL026 - Employee deletion suppressed due to veto from application &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL026 Employee deletion suppressed due to veto from application &1 typically occurs in the context of employee management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that an attempt to delete an employee record has been blocked due to a restriction or veto from another application or process.
  Cause:
  
  Active Relationships: The employee may have active relationships (e.g., ongoing contracts, assignments, or other linked data) that prevent deletion.
  Integration with Other Modules: The employee record might be linked to other modules (like Payroll, Time Management, etc.) that have restrictions on deletion.
  Custom Business Logic: There may be custom validations or business rules implemented in the system that prevent the deletion of employee records under certain conditions.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may have checks in place to ensure data integrity, which can block deletion if certain criteria are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Relationships: Review the employee's data for any active relationships or assignments that need to be terminated before deletion.
  Review Integration Points: Ensure that there are no ongoing processes in other modules that are preventing the deletion. For example, check if there are pending payroll runs or time evaluations.
  Consult Custom Logic: If there are custom validations in place, consult with your SAP development team to understand the specific conditions that are causing the veto.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's status and relationships.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the veto and the application that is causing the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to employee management and data deletion processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.