How To Fix PQ727 - No appraisal models defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 727

• Message text: No appraisal models defined in the system

What causes this issue?

There are no appraisal models in the appraisals catalog.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define an appraisal model in the appraisals catalog.
You can edit the appraisals catalog by going into the appropriate
<ls>Current Settings</>, or in Customizing for Personnel Development.
If you do not have the authorization required for editing the
appraisals catlog, contact your system administrator.
For more information on the appraisals catalog, refer to the
Implementation Guide (IMG) for Personnel Development (step:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOHP2OOAM>Edit Appraisals Catalog</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ727 - No appraisal models defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message PQ727 "No appraisal models defined in the system" typically occurs in the context of performance management or talent management modules, particularly when trying to access or execute an appraisal process. This error indicates that the system does not have any appraisal models configured, which are necessary for conducting appraisals.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Appraisal Models Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are no appraisal models set up in the system. Appraisal models define the criteria, structure, and processes for performance evaluations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the appraisal models from being recognized or accessed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the appraisal models, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PQ727 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Appraisal Models:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the