How To Fix HRTMC_TM_ASSESSMENT038 - Period group &1 is not valid within the period of this assignment

HRTMC_TM_ASSESSMENT038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_TM_ASSESSMENT -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Period group &1 is not valid within the period of this assignment

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HRTMC_TM_ASSESSMENT038 - Details

• The SAP error message HRTMC_TM_ASSESSMENT038 indicates that there is an issue with the period group specified in the context of a particular assignment. This error typically arises in the Talent Management module when the system is unable to validate the period group against the defined periods for the employee's assignment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Group: The period group specified in the assessment or evaluation does not match any of the valid period groups defined in the system for the employee's assignment.
  Assignment Period: The assignment period for the employee may not align with the period group being referenced. For example, if the employee's assignment is active only for a specific timeframe, and the period group is set for a different timeframe, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Talent Management settings, where the period groups are not properly defined or linked to the relevant employee assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Group Configuration:
  
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