How To Fix WP756 - The POS status cannot be changed for this message type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 756

• Message text: The POS status cannot be changed for this message type

What causes this issue?

The change you want to make to the POS status is not defined for this
message type.

System Response

The status is not changed.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP756 - The POS status cannot be changed for this message type ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WP756: "The POS status cannot be changed for this message type":
  
  Error Message:
  WP756 - The POS status cannot be changed for this message type
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow Processing (often in the context of HR or other workflow-enabled modules) when there is an attempt to change the POS (Position) status for a message type that does not allow such a change.
  
  POS status refers to the status of a position in organizational management or workflow.
  Certain message types in SAP workflows are configured to not allow changes to the POS status.
  The system checks the message type and if it is configured as non-changeable for POS status, it throws this error when a change is attempted.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When processing workflow messages related to organizational management (OM) or personnel administration (PA).
  When a workflow step tries to update or change the status of a position (POS) but the message type involved does not permit this.
  For example, in HR workflows, certain message types are designed only for information or notification and do not allow status changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the message type configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWETYPV (Workflow Event Linkage) or SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check the configuration of the message type.
  Verify if the message type is set to allow POS status changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust the message type settings:
  
  If business requirements allow, configure the message type to permit POS status changes.
  This might involve customizing in the workflow or organizational management settings.
  
  
  
  Modify the workflow logic:
  
  Review the workflow steps that attempt to change the POS status.
  Ensure that only message types that allow POS status changes are used in those steps.
  Alternatively, add conditions or validations to prevent status changes for message types that do not allow it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or documentation:
  
  Sometimes SAP provides notes or patches related to specific message types or workflow behaviors.
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes on WP756.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  POS (Position) Status: In SAP Organizational Management, positions have statuses that indicate their current state (e.g., active, inactive).
  Message Types: In SAP workflows, message types define the kind of messages/events that trigger workflows or workflow steps.
  Workflow Configuration: Proper configuration of message types and their allowed actions is crucial to avoid such errors.
  Transactions to check:
  
  SWETYPV - Workflow Event Linkage
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  PPOME - Organizational Management (to check position status)
  PPOSE - Display Organizational Plan
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WP756 - The POS status cannot be changed for this message type
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to change position status for a message type that does not allow such changes
  
  
  Solution
  Check and adjust message type configuration; modify workflow logic to prevent invalid changes
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWETYPV, SWO1, PPOME, PPOSE
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or context (e.g., HR, OM, workflow scenario), I can help with more tailored steps or code snippets.