How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT266 - &1 '&2' has no higher-level manager

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: &1 '&2' has no higher-level manager

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT266 - &1 '&2' has no higher-level manager ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT266 indicates that a specific document (usually related to a performance appraisal or similar HR process) does not have a higher-level manager assigned. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to submit a performance review or when a workflow requires approval from a higher-level manager who is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Manager Assignment: The employee for whom the document is created does not have a higher-level manager assigned in the organizational structure.
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: The organizational hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between employees and their managers.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or organizational management data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Manager Assignment:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Verify the "Organizational Assignment" section to ensure that a higher-level manager is assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Organizational Structure:
  
  If the higher-level manager is missing, you may need to assign one using transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to adjust the organizational structure.
  Ensure that the reporting relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review and Correct Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the employee's data or organizational management data.
  Make sure that the employee's position is correctly linked to the higher-level manager's position.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your HR department or IT support team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PPOME: Change Organizational Structure
  PPOSE: Display Organizational Structure
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on organizational management and employee master data management.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the document can be processed as intended.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT266 and ensure that the necessary managerial relationships are correctly established in the SAP system.