How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT278 - Only one template allowed in combination with the Without Document option

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Only one template allowed in combination with the Without Document option

What causes this issue?

The following restrictions are enabled for searching with the
<LS>Without Document</> option:
You must choose exactly one template.
You can only define appraisers and appraisees.
The function is not possible for part appraisers or additional
participants.
Of all dates, the system only takes the validity period into account.

System Response

Independent of the existing document parameter, the system evaluates all
existing documents with all statuses.
A status-dependent selection could output the result that the requested
object has no document, even though a document already exists with a
status that was not selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT278 - Only one template allowed in combination with the Without Document option ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT278 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the document templates in the context of the HR (Human Resources) application, specifically when using the "Without Document" option. This error typically arises when you attempt to use multiple templates in a scenario where only one is permitted.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have selected more than one document template while also selecting the "Without Document" option in the HR application.
  The system is designed to allow only one template to be used in conjunction with the "Without Document" option, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Template Selection:
  
  Go to the configuration or the transaction where you are trying to create or manage the document.
  Ensure that you have selected only one template if you are using the "Without Document" option.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Settings:
  
  If you need to use multiple templates, consider not using the