How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE349 - Do not delete value lists; templates already exist for this category

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Do not delete value lists; templates already exist for this category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE349 - Do not delete value lists; templates already exist for this category ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE349 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with templates for performance management or similar functionalities. The error indicates that there is an attempt to delete value lists that are associated with existing templates in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to delete a value list that is currently being used by one or more templates.
  The system enforces integrity rules to prevent the deletion of data that is still in use, which helps maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Templates: 
  
  Check which templates are using the value list you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or using transaction codes like HAP_TEMPLATE or HAP_VALUE_LIST.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  If you find that the value list is indeed associated with templates, you will need to