How To Fix HRTMC_RM089 - Error changing status of document &3 (&4) of talent %1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_RM - Message Class for Talent Review Meeting

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Error changing status of document &3 (&4) of talent %1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to transfer the value determined in the talent
review meeting to the appraisal document for the talent &V1& (&V2&).
However, no corresponding status change is specified for the appraisal
document.

System Response

The system cannot update the appraisal document.

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.

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Procedure for System Administrators

The appraisal document &V3& is based on the appraisal template &V4&.
Check the following Customizing settings for this appraisal template:
In Customizing for Talent Management and Talent Development under <LS>
Assessment of Employees</> -> <LS>Employee Assessment with Flexible
Appraisal Processes</> -> <LS>Define Data Retrieval for Flexible
Appraisal Processes</> -> <DS:SIMG.TMC_0111>Assign Status Change to
Appraisal Templates</>, which status change the system makes in the
appraisal document when the document is updated by the talent review
meeting must be defined uniquely. This entry is missing for the
appraisal template &V3& (&V4&).
Additionally, in the catalog for appraisal templates (transaction
PHAP_CATALOG_PA), the relevant status change must be defined as a
pushbutton and the status flow for the appraisal template &V3& (&V4&)
must have been defined.
For the catalog for appraisal templates, see Customizing for Personnel
Management and choose <LS>Personnel Development</> -> <LS>Objective
Setting and Appraisals</> -> <DS:SIMG.PAOC_HAP_PA_CATALOG>Edit Templates
</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_RM089 - Error changing status of document &3 (&4) of talent %1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_RM089 typically occurs in the context of Talent Management, particularly when there is an issue with changing the status of a document related to talent management processes, such as performance reviews, development plans, or other talent-related documents.
  Cause:
  The error message HRTMC_RM089 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the document.
  Document Status: The document may already be in a status that does not allow further changes (e.g., it may be locked or finalized).
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the document that prevent the status change.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Talent Management module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRTMC_RM089 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to change the document status has the appropriate authorizations. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the current status of the document. If it is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., "Completed" or "Locked"), you may need to revert it to a previous status or unlock it if possible.
  
  
  Validate Data: Ensure that all required fields in the document are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies. This may involve checking for missing entries or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Talent Management module. Ensure that the status change process is correctly configured according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  Check for System Notes: Look for any system notes or logs that may provide additional context or details about the error. This can help identify specific issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can help resolve the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Talent Management to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings related to document status changes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRTMC_RM089 error effectively.