How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT181 - Appraisal '&1' has status 'In Preparation'; cannot be processed offline

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Appraisal '&1' has status 'In Preparation'; cannot be processed offline

What causes this issue?

You cannot process appraisal documents offline that have the status 'In
Preparation'.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT181 - Appraisal '&1' has status 'In Preparation'; cannot be processed offline ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT181 indicates that an appraisal document is currently in the "In Preparation" status, which means it is not yet finalized or ready for processing. This status prevents the document from being processed offline, as it is still in the initial stages of completion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The appraisal document is still being prepared and has not been submitted for approval or finalized.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the appraisal document that needs to be addressed before it can be processed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the document or to process it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the appraisal document. If it is indeed in "In Preparation," you will need to complete the necessary steps to finalize it.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the appraisal document are filled out correctly. This may