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2157561 - Validation Error: permission error

Symptom

When performing an activity in learning the user/admin sees a validation error:

    • Validation Error
    • You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

      Permission Error! This is due to one of the following reasons:

      • (1) You used to browser BACK button rather than the PREVIOUS button to go back in the wizard. (Hint: Do not use the BACK browser button. Use the PREVIOUS BUTTON)
      • (2) You opened a new browser window and started a new workflow and later came back to the original browser window and continued with the original permission. (Hint: Do not open multiple browser windows)
        (3) The same form was submitted multiple times simultaneously. (Hint: Do not press the same button twice)

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Learning

Reproducing the Issue

It may occur in different Learning areas during different processes.

Cause

  • The main cause of this issue is clicking twice on an action button instead of once.
  • This triggers the process to follow the same action twice and shows the Validation Error message.

Resolution

  1. Click the action button once and wait for confirmation/action from the system >
  2. Do not use the BACK browser button. Use the PREVIOUS BUTTON >
  3. Do not open multiple browser windows.

Keywords

learning, multiple, validation, error, message, workflow, permission, previous, back, button, click , KBA , LOD-SF-LMS , Learning Management System , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Learning all versions