How To Fix /SCWM/DPP021 - Open Employee Performance Document for Business Partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DPP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Open Employee Performance Document for Business Partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DPP021 - Open Employee Performance Document for Business Partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DPP021 Open Employee Performance Document for Business Partner &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue related to the employee performance document for a specific business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Performance Document: The error indicates that there is no open employee performance document for the specified business partner. This could mean that the employee has not been assigned a performance document or that the document is not in an open status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the performance document from being created or accessed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partner or employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Performance Document:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP to check if there is an existing performance document for the employee associated with the business partner.
  If there is no document, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Performance Document:
  
  If the performance document does not exist, create a new employee performance document for the business partner.
  Ensure that the document is in an open status and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to employee performance management in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Verify the master data for the business partner and employee to ensure that all required fields are filled and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing employee performance documents.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing employee performance documents, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or HRP1001 (Display HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access or create the performance document has the necessary authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.