How To Fix HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW038 - Anytime reviews must use employee-based process types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW - Planning Overview

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Anytime reviews must use employee-based process types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW038 - Anytime reviews must use employee-based process types ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00_UI_OVERVIEW038 indicates that there is an issue with the process type being used for the Anytime Reviews in the SAP SuccessFactors system. Specifically, this error occurs when the process type used is not employee-based, which is a requirement for conducting Anytime Reviews.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type selected for the Anytime Review is not configured as an employee-based process type.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP SuccessFactors system may not be set up correctly to allow for employee-based reviews.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or initiate the review process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Process Type:
  
  Ensure that the process type you are trying to use for the Anytime Review is indeed an employee-based process type. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP SuccessFactors system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the Admin Center and check the configuration for the Anytime Reviews. Make sure that the process types are set up correctly and that the employee-based process types are enabled.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to initiate the review has the appropriate permissions. Check the role-based permissions to ensure that the user has access to the Anytime Review functionality.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP SuccessFactors documentation or help guides for detailed information on configuring Anytime Reviews and the requirements for process types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Employee-Based Process Types: These are specific types of review processes that are designed to be linked directly to individual employees, allowing for personalized feedback and evaluations.
  SAP SuccessFactors: This is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution that provides various HR functionalities, including performance management, employee reviews, and talent management.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for Anytime Reviews can typically be found in the Admin Center under Performance Management or similar sections, depending on your system's configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully conduct Anytime Reviews in your SAP SuccessFactors system.