How To Fix /SRMSMC/EXT_UM025 - Employee was deleted; editing currently not possible (pending approval)

/SRMSMC/EXT_UM025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/EXT_UM -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Employee was deleted; editing currently not possible (pending approval)

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/SRMSMC/EXT_UM025 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/EXT_UM025 Employee was deleted; editing currently not possible (pending approval) typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where employee data is managed. This error indicates that the employee record you are trying to edit has been marked for deletion and is currently pending approval. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Deletion: The employee record has been flagged for deletion, which means that it is in a state where it cannot be modified until the deletion process is completed or canceled.
  Approval Workflow: The deletion of the employee record may be subject to an approval workflow, meaning that it cannot be finalized until the necessary approvals are obtained.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent changes to records that are in a transitional state to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify if the deletion request for