How To Fix 3G117 - Please specify a valid name for the payroll program

3G117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Please specify a valid name for the payroll program

What causes this issue?

You have selected the 'Simulate Payroll' parameter. However, you have
not entered the name of a valid payroll program in the simulation
parameters.

How to fix this error?

Please deselect the 'Simulate Payroll' parameter, or enter the name of
a valid payroll program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G117 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G117 ("Please specify a valid name for the payroll program") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a valid payroll program name to proceed, but the name provided is either missing, incorrect, or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Program Name: The payroll program name field may be left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Invalid Payroll Program Name: The name entered may not correspond to any existing payroll program in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll program itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the specified payroll program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the payroll program name is correctly entered in the relevant field. It should match the naming conventions and be spelled