How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT211 - Value '&1' invalid (element: &2, column: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Value '&1' invalid (element: &2, column: &3)

What causes this issue?

The value you have chosen is invalid.
Possible reasons:
Value is not in value list
Numeric value is too high or low
No value list is maintained. Therefore, use a numeric value.
Date has the wrong format
Option is not in the possible options list
And so on

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?

Choose correct values from the input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT211 - Value '&1' invalid (element: &2, column: &3) ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT211 typically indicates that there is an issue with the value being processed in a specific field of a document related to the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the context of the HR Application Process (HAP). The error message format suggests that the value provided for a certain element is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value '&1' being referenced is not valid for the specified element '&2' in the context of the document. This could be due to:
  
  The value not existing in the relevant domain or table.
  The value being incorrectly formatted or not meeting the expected criteria.
  The value being out of the permissible range.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that lead to the system not recognizing the value as valid.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: User input errors during data entry can lead to invalid values being submitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Value: Verify the value being entered for the specified element. Ensure that it is valid and exists in the relevant master data or configuration tables.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the HR module to ensure that the elements and their permissible values are correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the application to prevent invalid values from being submitted.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific element and its valid values.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the invalid value is being set or processed.
  
  
  User Training: Provide training to users on the correct values and formats required for data entry to minimize errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like PA30 for HR master data) to check the data associated with the error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.