Appraisals - Value list/Rating scales problem

[Former Member]

I assign the rating scale/value list to a template. I face a problem. I have defined a 5 scale rating. Its working fine in R/3 side. But when I go to ESS/MSS, an extra 'Select a Value' comes as default. I do not want this default. Is there any way, I can remove it or change its description. This is coming even if I make the value required.

Also, I want to change the standard description of the value. So I went to 'Value Description' tab in the template. But it is greyed out. How can I make it open for entry?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

FS,

I've also worked through some problems on the value list display in EP4. Before even resolving your issue, I would strongly urge you to implement the following notes:

0001412852

0001447316

0001450122

regarding changing the descriptions of the value list - go to phap_catalog (refresh it new, dont click on any templates), immediately navigate to go-to -> value list. Here you can define your value list and change descriptions. Typically you don't modified the sap value list, create your own.

you also need to cateogrize your value list, go back to phap_catalog - navigate to go-to -> basic settings. Create your value with same value reference # in the qualitative class.

Now, regarding how to make "select a value" disappear, trying configuring an value ID of 0 in your value list- with whatever description you want.

see what effect that has - only after implementing the 3 notes.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Notes were already implemented. Created a new value for ID 0, not worked.

Another question, how can I get the 'Value Description' tab working. I changed some settings and I am able to enter values in there but it is not showing on the actual appraisal form. Do I have to implement a BADI for it to show?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

if you leave the "default values" unchecked on that tab it should work.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Unchecked the "Default Values" but its still not working. Is there any BADI or any other setting which I have to use?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

The value description is defined at the element level. First make sure that the element where you are trying to change the default value has some scale attached to it. Then go to the 'Value Description' tab and uncheck default value. Then go ahead and maintain your own text.

You can also maintain different texts for the same rating scale for different elements (Criteria).

Hope it helps.

Lincoln

[Chris_Thomas · Accepted solution]

>

> FS,
> 
> I've also worked through some problems on the value list display in EP4.  Before even resolving your issue, I would strongly urge you to implement the following notes:
> 
> 0001412852
> 0001447316
> 0001450122
> 
> regarding changing the descriptions of the value list - go to phap_catalog (refresh it new, dont click on any templates), immediately navigate to go-to -> value list.  Here you can define your value list and change descriptions.  Typically you don't modified the sap value list, create your own.  
> 
> you also need to cateogrize your value list, go back to phap_catalog - navigate to go-to -> basic settings.  Create your value with same value reference # in the qualitative class.  
> 
> Now, regarding how to make "select a value" disappear, trying configuring an value ID of 0  in your value list- with whatever description you want.  
> 
> see what effect that has - only after implementing the 3 notes.

Michael - I am reading this note " > you also need to cateogrize your value list, go back to phap_catalog - navigate to go-to -> basic settings. Create your value with same value reference # in the qualitative class. " and I am confused. Are you saying to create the same list under more than one ValueClass ?

I am struggling with a Yes, No, N/A value list having the 'No Value' included in the dropdown.

Hope you are having a terrific day!

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi chris,

what i was trying to explain is that a new value list needs to be configured in two tables, I was trying to explain how to navigate to each of those tables:

try transaction:

OOHAP_VALUE_TYPE

and then try transaction:

OOHAP_BASIC

Regarding the "No value" showing up in your list. SAP will default 1 of 2 options.

"Select a Value" - this is when you make the column required

"No Value" - this is when you make the column optional

If you want your "N/A" value to be the default selection, try to configure the value list with the n/a option with an id of 0, so it is the first entry, and then make the column using the value list as optional. see if that gets what you want.

[Former Member]

I have the same problem, I cannot remove or rename the text value "Select a value" for required ansvers and the same for "No value" for optional questions.

Where are these two texts defined?

They seem only to appear within ESS/MSS, when I accces the appraisal document through PHAP_ADMIN, then these two values do not appearing.