How To Fix PV273 - No appraisal type & exists with source or target object type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 273

• Message text: No appraisal type & exists with source or target object type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV273 - No appraisal type & exists with source or target object type & ?

  The SAP error message PV273 indicates that there is an issue with the appraisal type in the context of performance management or talent management processes. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a valid appraisal type associated with the specified source or target object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Appraisal Type: The appraisal type that is being referenced does not exist in the system for the specified object type (e.g., employee, position).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Performance Management module where the appraisal types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant object types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the appraisal types.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Appraisal Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Performance Management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section where appraisal types are defined and ensure that the required appraisal type exists for the specified object type.
  If it does not exist, create a new appraisal type or modify an existing one to include the necessary object types.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Types:
  
  Ensure that the source and target object types are correctly defined and that they correspond to the appraisal type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the appraisal types. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring appraisal types and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be useful for checking configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error PV273 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Performance Management Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on Performance Management and Appraisal Types for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message PV273.