How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE390 - Columns not saved; category group ID '&1' is invalid

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE390 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Columns not saved; category group ID '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE390 - Columns not saved; category group ID '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "HRHAP00_TEMPLATE390 Columns not saved; category group ID '&1' is invalid" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the HCM processes and forms (HAP - HCM Process and Forms).
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to save the data because the specified category group ID (represented by '&1') is invalid. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The category group ID may not be correctly configured in the system. It could be missing or incorrectly defined in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or an incorrect entry in the form or process that references the category group ID.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified category group.
  
  
  System Updates or Changes: Recent changes or updates to the system may have affected the validity