How To Fix 3F281 - Appraisal model & is not used in a guideline

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Appraisal model & is not used in a guideline

What causes this issue?

You want to create a compensation adjustment on the basis of an
appraisal model. To do this, the matrices, which use the performance
results, must be assigned to a guideline. However, there is no
corresponding entry in table T71E0.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If necessary, inform your system administrator, so that the entries are
included in the table.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F281 - Appraisal model & is not used in a guideline ?

  The SAP error message 3F281 indicates that an appraisal model is not being used in a guideline. This error typically arises in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when dealing with performance management or appraisal processes.
  Cause:
  The error message 3F281 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Appraisal Model Not Assigned: The appraisal model you are trying to use has not been assigned to any guideline.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the appraisal model or the guidelines that reference it.
  Inactive Appraisal Model: The appraisal model might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Appraisal Model Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for appraisal models in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the appraisal model in question is assigned to the appropriate guideline.
  
  
  
  Review Guideline Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the guidelines configuration and verify that the guideline is correctly set up to use the appraisal model.
  Make sure that the guideline is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Appraisal Model:
  
  If the appraisal model is inactive, activate it in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and settings in the appraisal model are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring appraisal models and guidelines.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to use the appraisal model in the guideline again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to performance management and appraisal processes in SAP to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.