How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE119 - Further participant type '&1' does not exist for category '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Further participant type '&1' does not exist for category '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE119 - Further participant type '&1' does not exist for category '&2' ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE119 indicates that there is an issue with a participant type in the context of a specific category within the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly in the area of HR processes like appraisals or talent management.
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The participant type specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the given category. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the HR processes or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The participant type or category may have been incorrectly entered in the configuration or during the execution of a process (e.g., performance appraisal).
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it’s possible that the necessary participant types or categories were not included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for HR processes (e.g., Performance Management, Talent Management).
  Verify that the participant type and category mentioned in the error message are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Participant Types:
  
  Use transaction code HRHAP00 to access the relevant configuration for participant types.
  Ensure that the participant type is correctly assigned to the category in question.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like an appraisal), review the data entered to ensure that the participant type and category are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific HR process you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), HRHAP00 (HCM Appraisal), and others related to HR configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRHAP00_TEMPLATE119 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or 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 error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE119.