How To Fix HRECM00CRITERIA008 - More than one appraisal found for employee &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00CRITERIA - Messages for Eligibility and Guideline Criteria

• Message number: 008

• Message text: More than one appraisal found for employee &1 on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00CRITERIA008 - More than one appraisal found for employee &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00CRITERIA008 indicates that there is more than one appraisal found for a specific employee on a given date. This typically occurs in the context of performance management or appraisal processes within the SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM modules.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Appraisals: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple appraisal records for the same employee on the same date. This can happen if:
  
  The employee has been assigned multiple appraisal forms or processes that overlap in timing.
  There are duplicate entries in the appraisal data.
  The appraisal process was incorrectly configured, leading to multiple appraisals being generated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Appraisal Records:
  
  Navigate to the appraisal records for the employee in question.
  Verify if there are indeed multiple appraisals for the same date.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which appraisal should be retained and which should be deleted or archived.
  Ensure that the appraisal processes are correctly set up to avoid overlaps in the future.
  
  
  
  Adjust Appraisal Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the appraisal process to ensure that it does not allow for multiple appraisals to be created for the same employee on the same date.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or HR team to adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are a result of data entry errors, perform a data cleanup to remove or correct the erroneous records.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the appraisal process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to prevent unauthorized changes to appraisal records.
  Training: Provide training to HR personnel on how to manage appraisals effectively to minimize the risk of creating duplicate records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.