How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT337 - Further participant &1 '&2' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Further participant &1 '&2' not allowed

What causes this issue?

This template category does not allow the proposed type, <ZK>Further
Participant</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT337 - Further participant &1 '&2' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "HRHAP00_DOCUMENT337 Further participant &1 '&2' not allowed" 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 there is an issue with the participants defined in an appraisal document.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Participant Role: The participant being added does not have the appropriate role or is not allowed in the context of the appraisal document.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the appraisal process may not allow for the addition of certain participants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to add the specified participant.
  Participant Status: The status of the participant (e.g., if they are inactive or not part of the organization) may prevent them from being added.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Participant Roles: Ensure that the participant you are trying to add has the correct role assigned in the appraisal process. Review the roles defined in the configuration for the appraisal document.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the HAP process in the SAP system. Check if there are any restrictions on the types of participants that can be added to the appraisal document.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to add the participant has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Check Participant Status: Verify the status of the participant in the system. If the participant is inactive or not part of the organization, you may need to update their status or choose a different participant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the HAP process for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding participants.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error. This may provide more insight into why the participant is not allowed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PHAP_CATALOG (Appraisal Catalog), and PHAP_ADMIN (Appraisal Administration).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.