How To Fix HRPIQ000647 - Value for last stage is too high

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Value for last stage is too high

What causes this issue?

The value for the last stage of the program is too high.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct the stage value. Determine the highest possible value as
follows:
When assigning stages to a program:
Take into account the number of stages in this program. You can find
this value in the program plan.
When assigning stages to a module group:
Take into account the number of stages in this module group.
When assigning a module to a program or to a module group:
Take into account the value for the last stage.
When assigning a module group to a program or to a module group:
Take into account the number of stages in the assigned module group.

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 HRPIQ000647 - Value for last stage is too high ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000647: Value for last stage is too high typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or talent management processes. This error indicates that a value entered for a specific field (often related to a stage in a process, such as a recruitment or performance evaluation stage) exceeds the allowed limit defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Defined Limits: The value entered for the last stage in a process (like recruitment stages, performance appraisal stages, etc.) is higher than what is defined in the configuration settings of the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the stages may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in expected values.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where an incorrect value was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Verify the maximum allowed values for the stages in the relevant process (e.g., recruitment, performance management).
  Adjust the configuration if necessary to allow for higher values if that aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the data entry for the last stage to ensure that the value is correct and within the allowed limits.
  If the value is indeed too high, correct it to a permissible value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the process can proceed as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or other related transaction codes depending on the specific module in use.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.