How To Fix HRFORMS677 - Inheritance is contained in the international part of MetaNet &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Inheritance is contained in the international part of MetaNet &1

What causes this issue?

MetaNet &V1& contains both international and country-specific
information. To change the inheritance information, you must edit the
object for country grouping 99. This change is effective for all country
groupings.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS677 - Inheritance is contained in the international part of MetaNet &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS677 typically relates to issues with the inheritance of data in the context of HR forms and the MetaNet structure. This error indicates that there is a problem with the inheritance of certain attributes or data elements that are expected to be defined in the international part of the MetaNet.
  Cause:
  
  MetaNet Configuration: The error often arises when the configuration of the MetaNet is not set up correctly, particularly in the international section. This could be due to missing or incorrectly defined inheritance paths.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that is being referenced, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings.
  Form Design Issues: If the HR form is designed to pull data from the MetaNet but the necessary inheritance is not properly defined, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MetaNet Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the MetaNet to ensure that all necessary inheritance paths are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the international part of the MetaNet contains all required attributes and that they are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entries:
  
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the data that the HR form is trying to access.
  Ensure that all necessary data elements are populated and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Form Design:
  
  Examine the design of the HR form to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the MetaNet.
  Make sure that the form is designed to handle the inheritance correctly and that it is pulling the right data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error.
  Look for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the HR form to ensure that the error is resolved and that the form functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRFORMS677 error in your SAP system.