How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE614 - Status is already being used in subordinate elements

HRHAP00_TEMPLATE614 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Status is already being used in subordinate elements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE614 - Status is already being used in subordinate elements ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE614 with the description "Status is already being used in subordinate elements" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the management of employee appraisals or performance management templates.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to modify or delete a status in a performance management template that is currently being referenced or used by subordinate elements (e.g., sub-tasks, sub-goals, or other related items). In other words, the status you are attempting to change or remove is still linked to other components within the template structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Subordinate Elements: Check which subordinate elements are using the status you are trying to modify. You may need to navigate through the performance management template to find these elements.
  
  
  Modify or Remove Dependencies: Once you have identified the subordinate elements that are using the