How To Fix HREIC008 - Questions &1, &2, and &3 are identical. Change them and choose Save.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC - EIC Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Questions &1, &2, and &3 are identical. Change them and choose Save.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC008 - Questions &1, &2, and &3 are identical. Change them and choose Save. ?

  The SAP error message HREIC008 indicates that there are identical questions in a questionnaire or survey that you are trying to create or modify. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Employee Interaction Center (EIC) or similar modules where questionnaires are used for employee feedback, assessments, or surveys.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to save a questionnaire that contains multiple questions that are exactly the same. SAP requires that each question in a questionnaire be unique to ensure clarity and effectiveness in data collection.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify the questions that are identical and modify them. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the Questions: Go through the list of questions in your questionnaire and identify which ones are identical.
  
  
  Modify Questions: Change the wording of the duplicate questions to make them unique. This could involve rephrasing, adding qualifiers, or changing the context of the question.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes to ensure all questions are unique, attempt to save the questionnaire again.
  
  
  Validation: If the error persists, double-check for any other identical questions that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Best Practices: When creating questionnaires, it’s a good practice to draft questions in a way that ensures they are distinct and cover different aspects of the topic being assessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidelines on creating questionnaires and understanding error messages.
  User Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with colleagues who have experience with the EIC module.
  
  By ensuring that all questions in your questionnaire are unique, you should be able to resolve the HREIC008 error and successfully save your changes.