How To Fix HRPIQ00EXT_IAP104 - Ensure note type does not have any note references

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00EXT_IAP - Messages for Extended IAP Development

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Ensure note type does not have any note references

What causes this issue?

Note type for maintaining attendance tracking should not have note
references.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the note type in Customizing. Make sure that the specified note
type does not have any references.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP104 - Ensure note type does not have any note references ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP104 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with the integration of personnel information and notes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the note type being used, specifically that it should not have any note references associated with it.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Note Type Configuration: The note type you are trying to use may be configured to allow references, but the system expects it to be a standalone note type without any references.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data in the system that violates the expected configuration, such as notes that have references when they should not.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might be incorrectly handling note types and their references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Note Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for note types in your SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for HR notes and ensure that the note type in question is configured correctly to not allow references.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Notes:
  
  Check if there are any existing notes of the type that have references. If so, you may need to either delete these references or change the note type to one that allows references.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the data, you may need to clean up the existing notes in the system. This could involve deleting or modifying notes that do not comply with the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and existing data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for object navigator) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to HRPIQ00EXT_IAP104 or similar issues. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific errors or provide guidance on configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the functionality in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRPIQ00EXT_IAP104 in your SAP system.