How To Fix HRTMC_TA_ASSESSMENT030 - The scale for qualification '&1' is not suitable as a question scale

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_TA_ASSESSMENT -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: The scale for qualification '&1' is not suitable as a question scale

What causes this issue?

You have specified that the scale defined in the qualifications catalog
for the competency (qualification) &V1& is also to be used as the scale
for the questions. The scales for questions may have a maximum of ten
proficiencies. However, the qualification scale exceeds this value.

System Response

If you create questions for the qualification, in the appraisal document
that is based on this form, the system only displays the first ten
proficiencies of the scale.
If you do not want to define any questions for the qualification, the
selection of the scale does not have any effect.

How to fix this error?

You can use a different scale to the qualification scale for the
questions. In the <LS>Scale for Questions</> field, select the required
scale.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_TA_ASSESSMENT030 - The scale for qualification '&1' is not suitable as a question scale ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_TA_ASSESSMENT030 indicates that there is an issue with the qualification scale being used in an assessment or evaluation process. Specifically, the error states that the scale for the qualification specified (represented by &1) is not suitable for use as a question scale.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Scale Type: The qualification scale defined in the system may not be compatible with the type of question being asked. For example, if the question expects a numeric scale but the qualification scale is defined as a categorical scale, this error will occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the assessment settings or the qualification scale itself. This could include incorrect settings in the qualification management or assessment configuration.
  
  
  Missing Scale Definition: The scale for the qualification may not be properly defined or may be missing altogether in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Qualification Scale:
  
  Go to the qualification management area in SAP and verify the scale associated with the qualification in question.
  Ensure that the scale type is appropriate for the type of assessment question being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assessment Configuration:
  
  Review the assessment configuration settings to ensure that the scales and questions are aligned correctly.
  If necessary, modify the assessment to use a different scale that is compatible with the question type.
  
  
  
  Define or Modify Scale:
  
  If the scale is missing or incorrectly defined, create or modify the scale in the system to ensure it meets the requirements for the assessment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up qualifications and assessment scales correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the assessment again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring assessment scales.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP Talent Management and Assessment to better understand how to configure qualifications and scales.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.