How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE402 - &1 cannot be set to optional

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: &1 cannot be set to optional

What causes this issue?

This is an essential parameter and cannot be set to optional.

System Response

The field will automatically be reset to mandatory.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE402 - &1 cannot be set to optional ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE402 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a template in the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, specifically related to the Performance Management or Talent Management functionalities. The message states that a certain field or template cannot be set to optional, which usually means that the system requires that field to be mandatory for the process to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Field Configuration: The field in question is likely configured as mandatory in the system settings, and the attempt to change it to optional is not allowed due to business rules or system constraints.
  Template Settings: The template you are trying to modify may have specific settings that enforce certain fields to be mandatory.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the settings of the template.
  System Constraints: There may be underlying system constraints or dependencies that prevent the field from