How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE160 - Value determination '&1' is not possible for elements other than '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Value determination '&1' is not possible for elements other than '&2'

What causes this issue?

The current element is '&V3&'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE160 - Value determination '&1' is not possible for elements other than '&2' ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE160 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 value determination for a specific element in the appraisal process.
  Cause:
  The error message "Value determination '&1' is not possible for elements other than '&2'" suggests that the system is trying to determine a value for a specific appraisal element (represented by '&1'), but this value determination is not allowed for elements other than the specified one (represented by '&2'). This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the appraisal elements may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the appraisal documents or related infotypes.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented, they may not be handling the value determination correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the HAP process in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the value determination settings for the appraisal elements are correctly defined.
  Verify that the elements involved are configured to allow value determination.
  
  
  
  Review Appraisal Document:
  
  Check the specific appraisal document that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all required fields and data are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information in the appraisal elements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the value determination is failing.
  Check for any custom code that might be affecting the value determination process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the HAP process and value determination for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PHAP_ADMIN for managing appraisals or SPRO for accessing configuration settings.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to appraisals, such as infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.