How To Fix TE197 - Unknown evaluation type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Unknown evaluation type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE197 - Unknown evaluation type & ?

  The SAP error message TE197 "Unknown evaluation type &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Time Evaluation process, which is part of the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered an evaluation type that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The evaluation type specified in the time evaluation schema or in the relevant infotype may not be defined or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom developments or modifications in the time evaluation process, they may reference an evaluation type that does not exist.
  Missing Entries: The evaluation type may not have been created in the system or may have been deleted.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration or in the employee's time data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Time Evaluation schema (transaction code PE02) and verify the evaluation types used in the schema.
  Ensure that the evaluation type referenced in the error message is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it is referencing valid evaluation types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Evaluation Types:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the evaluation types and ensure that the required evaluation types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Infotypes:
  
  Review the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 2001 for absence, infotype 2002 for attendances) to ensure that the evaluation types are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time evaluation and evaluation types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run the time evaluation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Time Evaluation Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Time Evaluation to understand how evaluation types are used and configured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE02 (Schema), PE03 (Evaluation Types), and PT60 (Time Evaluation) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.