How To Fix CTE_HCM_PY020 - &1 is not valid. Select an entry from the input help.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_HCM_PY - ERP - Concur Integration: HCM Payroll Postings

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 is not valid. Select an entry from the input help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_HCM_PY020 - &1 is not valid. Select an entry from the input help. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_HCM_PY020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the input value provided for a specific field in the Human Capital Management (HCM) Payroll module. The message suggests that the value entered is not valid and prompts the user to select a valid entry from the input help (F4 help).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The value entered in the field does not match any of the valid entries defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors.
  The value not being maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., employee master data, payroll configuration).
  The value being outdated or no longer valid.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that restrict the values that can be entered.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain entries.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Value: Verify the value you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches