How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS326 - No rating abbreviation exists for occupational group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS -

• Message number: 326

• Message text: No rating abbreviation exists for occupational group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS326 - No rating abbreviation exists for occupational group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS326 indicates that there is no rating abbreviation defined for the specified occupational group in the system. This error typically arises in the context of personnel management or performance management modules when the system is trying to access or evaluate a rating that is not configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the rating abbreviation for the specified occupational group has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Occupational Group: The occupational group specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link occupational groups to their respective rating abbreviations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Rating Abbreviation:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP where rating abbreviations are defined.
  Ensure that a rating abbreviation exists for the specified occupational group. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Performance Management ? Define Rating Abbreviations.
  
  
  Create a new entry if it does not exist, ensuring that it is linked to the correct occupational group.
  
  
  
  Check Occupational Group:
  
  Verify that the occupational group referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  You can check this in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) or through the transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly linked.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 to view the relevant tables (e.g., T77PM for Performance Management) and check for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, PA20, and SE16 for configuration and data checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Performance Management: Understanding the broader context of performance management in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for the occupational group in question.