How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE204 - Column OBJ0, Objective Setting, may only appear on the first row

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Column OBJ0, Objective Setting, may only appear on the first row

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HRHAP00_TEMPLATE204 - Details

• The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE204 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the objective setting in the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, specifically within the context of the Performance Management or Goal Management functionalities. This error typically arises when the system detects that the "Objective Setting" column (OBJ0) is not positioned correctly in the data structure of the template being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the "Objective Setting" column is designed to only appear in the first row of the template. If it appears in any other row, the system will throw this error. This is a validation rule within the SAP system to ensure that the objective setting is clearly defined and only specified once at the beginning of the template.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Template Structure: Open the template you are using for performance or goal management. Ensure that