How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT307 - Appraisal date is earlier than earliest appraisal date

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT307 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Appraisal date is earlier than earliest appraisal date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT307 - Appraisal date is earlier than earliest appraisal date ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT307 indicates that the appraisal date you are trying to enter is earlier than the earliest appraisal date defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, specifically within the Performance Management or Appraisal functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system has a defined earliest appraisal date that restricts the dates for which appraisals can be created. This is often set in the configuration of the appraisal process.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect appraisal date that is outside the allowed range.
  Historical Data: If you are trying to enter an appraisal for a period that is considered historical and not allowed by the system settings, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the appraisal process in SAP (usually found in SPRO under "Personnel Management" > "Performance Management").
  Look for settings related to the "Earliest