How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE114 - Column owner '&1' not allowed for '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_TEMPLATE - HR-HAP: Appraisal Template

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Column owner '&1' not allowed for '&2'

What causes this issue?

The following reasons are possible:
The column owner does not exist.
The BAdI implementation for HRHAP00_COL_OWNER is not active.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the BAdI implementation for the column owner has been
activated.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE114 - Column owner '&1' not allowed for '&2' ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE114, which states "Column owner '&1' not allowed for '&2'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the HCM processes and forms (HAP - HCM Process and Forms).
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Column Owner: The column owner specified in the configuration or data does not match the expected values defined in the system. This could happen if the column owner is not correctly set up in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect mappings or missing entries in the database tables that define the relationships between different entities.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified column or data.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the HCM processes and forms, such as incorrect settings in the process templates or form templates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the HCM processes and forms. Ensure that the column owner specified in the error message is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  Verify the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., HAP configuration).
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the values are valid.
  Look for any missing entries in the relevant tables that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the specified column or data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or access to a developer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  HCM Process and Forms Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for HCM processes and forms to understand the configuration and data requirements better.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRHAP00_TEMPLATE114 error in your SAP system.