How To Fix PQ722 - No appraisals defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 722

• Message text: No appraisals defined in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ722 - No appraisals defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message PQ722 "No appraisals defined in the system" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Performance Management module, particularly when trying to execute a performance appraisal or evaluation process. This error indicates that the system cannot find any defined appraisal templates or criteria for the performance evaluation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Appraisal Templates: The most common cause is that there are no appraisal templates defined in the system for the specific evaluation process you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: The appraisal process may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of necessary appraisal definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the appraisal templates, leading to the perception that none exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Appraisal Templates:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Performance Management configuration area (usually under the path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Performance Management -> Define Appraisal Templates).
  Create or modify appraisal templates as needed. Ensure that the templates are correctly configured with the necessary criteria and ratings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the appraisal process is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings for the appraisal types and ensuring they are linked to the relevant organizational units or employee groups.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to access the appraisal has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by checking the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining the appraisal templates, test the process again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Performance Management for detailed steps on configuring appraisals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PHAP_ADMIN for managing appraisals and PHAP_CATALOG for managing appraisal templates.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PQ722 error and successfully define and execute appraisals in your SAP system.