How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE161 - Value determination '&1' in column '&2' is only possible with value list

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Value determination '&1' in column '&2' is only possible with value list

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define a value list for column &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE161 - Value determination '&1' in column '&2' is only possible with value list ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE161 indicates that there is an issue with the value determination for a specific field in a template, particularly when it is expected to use a value list. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) applications, especially when dealing with HR processes like appraisals or talent management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A field in the template is configured to use a value list, but the value list is either not defined or not properly linked to the field.
  The system is trying to determine a value for a column that requires a predefined list of values, but the necessary configuration is missing or incorrect.
  The template might be set up incorrectly, or the data being processed does not match the expected format or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Value List Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific template