Message type: E = Error
Message class:  FICODIAN_HCM - HCM Integration Messages 
Message number: 009
Message text: The report item type cannot be empty.
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The SAP error message FICODIAN_HCM009 with the description "The report item type cannot be empty" typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) reporting or when dealing with specific report configurations in SAP.
Cause: This error usually arises when a required field, specifically the "report item type," is not filled in or is left blank in the configuration or execution of a report. The system expects this field to have a valid entry to process the report correctly.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Report Configuration: Navigate to the report configuration settings where the error is occurring. Ensure that the "report item type" field is filled in with a valid entry. This could be a specific type of report item that the system recognizes. Review Input Parameters: If you are executing a report, check the input parameters you are providing. Make sure that all required fields, including the report item type, are
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