How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE385 - Part appraisers not saved; category ID '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Part appraisers not saved; category ID '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE385 - Part appraisers not saved; category ID '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "HRHAP00_TEMPLATE385: Part appraisers not saved; category ID '&1' is invalid" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the Performance Management or Appraisal processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the category ID associated with the appraiser in the appraisal template.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Category ID: The category ID specified in the appraisal template does not exist or is not valid in the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or the category being deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: The appraisal template may not be properly configured to include the specified category ID for appraisers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the appraisal template or the associated category ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category ID:
  
  Verify that the category ID specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and check the settings for appraisal categories.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the category ID is invalid, either correct it in the appraisal template or create the necessary category ID in the system.
  Ensure that the appraisal template is correctly configured to include valid category IDs for appraisers.
  
  
  
  Review Appraisal Template:
  
  Go to the appraisal template configuration and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the appraiser categories.
  Make sure that the template is active and properly set up for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to save the appraisal has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the appraisal template and associated categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the appraisal process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PHAP_CATALOG (for appraisal catalog) and PHAP_ADMIN (for appraisal administration).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring appraisal templates and categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully save the part appraisers in the appraisal template.