How To Fix 3G876 - Only program categories without PNP selection are permitted

3G876 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 876

• Message text: Only program categories without PNP selection are permitted

What causes this issue?

Only progam categories that do not process personnel numbers are
permitted after a program in a program category that also does not
process personnel numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G876 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G876 ("Only program categories without PNP selection are permitted") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when there is an issue with the program category settings in the system. This error is related to the way SAP handles personnel numbers and program categories, particularly when it comes to the PNP (Personnel Number Processing) selection.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  Incorrect Program Category: The program category you are trying to use is not compatible with the PNP selection. This can happen if the program category is set up to require PNP selection, but the current operation does not support it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be incorrect data entries or selections made in the transaction that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
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