How To Fix PQ629 - Specify an appraisal text

PQ629 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Specify an appraisal text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ629 - Specify an appraisal text ?

  The SAP error message PQ629, which states "Specify an appraisal text," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with quality notifications or appraisals. This error indicates that a required text field for the appraisal is missing or has not been filled out.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Appraisal Text: The appraisal text field is mandatory, and it has not been filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it requires appraisal texts for certain processes, and these texts have not been provided.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required text during the appraisal process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PQ629 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Appraisal Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the appraisal is being created or modified.
  Locate the appraisal text field and enter the necessary information.