How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT005 - Appraisal document has not been changed

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Appraisal document has not been changed

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HRHAP00_DOCUMENT005 - Details

• The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT005, which states "Appraisal document has not been changed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, specifically when dealing with the Performance Management or Appraisal processes. This error indicates that the system has detected that no changes were made to the appraisal document during an attempt to save or submit it.
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that the user attempted to save or submit the appraisal document without making any modifications. The system expects some changes to be made before it allows the document to be saved.
  Validation Rules: There may be specific validation rules or configurations in place that require certain fields to be filled or modified before the document can be saved.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the appraisal document, leading to the system not recognizing