How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE120 - Numbering type '&1' is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Numbering type '&1' is not defined

What causes this issue?

An incorrect numbering type is defined. Possible numbering types are:
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, ...)
Upper-case Roman numerals (I, II, III, ...)
Lower-case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, ...)
Upper-case characters (A, B, ... , Z)
Lower-case characters (a, b, ... , z)
The auto-correct function does not replace the incorrect numbering type
with Arabic numerals.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE120 - Numbering type '&1' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "HRHAP00_TEMPLATE120: Numbering type '&1' is not defined" 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 indicates that the system is trying to use a numbering type that has not been defined in the configuration. Numbering types are used to manage the numbering of documents, forms, or processes within SAP, and if the specified type is not set up in the system, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Numbering Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Numbering Types.
  Verify if the numbering type specified in the error message (represented by '&1') is defined in the system. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define the Numbering Type:
  
  If the numbering type is missing, you can create it by following the configuration steps in the same path mentioned above.
  Ensure that you provide all necessary details, such as the numbering range and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Developments:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if there are any custom logic or configurations that might be affecting the numbering type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or HCM functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  HRHAP: Related to HCM Process and Forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing Environment:
  
  It is advisable to perform these changes in a development or testing environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the undefined numbering type in SAP.