How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT400 - Appraisal doc. structure differs from reference appraisal doc. structure

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Appraisal doc. structure differs from reference appraisal doc. structure

What causes this issue?

You can specify a reference appraisal for the comparison function
in reporting for appraisal documents.

System Response

If you do not specify a reference object, the SAP R/3 system uses the
first appraisal document as the reference document.

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_DOCUMENT400 - Details

• The SAP error message "HRHAP00_DOCUMENT400: Appraisal document structure differs from reference appraisal document structure" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, specifically when dealing with the Performance Management or Appraisal functionalities. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the structure of the appraisal document you are trying to create or modify and the structure of the reference appraisal document.
  Causes:
  
  Changes in Appraisal Document Structure: If the appraisal document structure has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or changed) after the reference document was created, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the appraisal documents may not align with the reference document settings.
  Version Mismatch: If you are using a different version of the appraisal document than what is expected, this can cause structural differences.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being used to create or modify the appraisal document.
  
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