How To Fix HRPADSA185 - Enter a rank with a sequence number assigned

HRPADSA185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADSA - Message Class PB KSA

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Enter a rank with a sequence number assigned

What causes this issue?

This report returns positions from a range of ranks based on what you
have specified on the selection screen. For the report to be able to
properly identify the range, each one of your ranks must have a sequence
number assigned.

System Response

The system does not run the report, returning you to the selection
screen.

How to fix this error?

Check the ranks that you have entered in the <LS>Rank Range From</> and
<LS>Rank Range To</> fields of the report selection screen, and see if
they have a sequence number.
If needed, you can add a sequence number to your rank in the
<DS:SIMG.PYSA_MS_V_T7SAPBSM6>Maintain Rank-Based Promotion Requirements
</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPADSA185 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADSA185, which states "Enter a rank with a sequence number assigned," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with employee rankings or performance evaluations.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Sequence Number: The rank you are trying to enter does not have an associated sequence number in the system. In SAP, ranks often need to be defined with a specific sequence to maintain order and logic in evaluations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the ranking system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to assign ranks properly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to enter a rank that is not defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rank Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ranking system in SAP (usually found in the