How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT261 - No dependent entry found for &1 '&2'

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No dependent entry found for &1 '&2'

What causes this issue?

If you entered several base objects in your selection, the SAP R/3
system searches for dependent objects for all objects.

System Response

If it does not find any dependent objects, the SAP R/3 system displays
an error message. However, it only displays an error message for the
first object in your selection.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT261 - Details

• The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT261 with the description "No dependent entry found for &1 '&2'" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the HAP (HCM Appraisal) functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a dependent entry for a specific object or record that is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: The referenced object (e.g., an appraisal document, employee record, or other related data) may not exist in the database. This could happen if the data was deleted or not created properly.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the HAP settings that prevent the system from correctly linking the dependent entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the dependent entries, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the required data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies