How To Fix HRDSYS601 - No procedure selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRDSYS - Messages for HR documentation system

• Message number: 601

• Message text: No procedure selected

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a procedure.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The function module / report supports several procedures. Please select
at least one of them.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRDSYS601 - No procedure selected ?

  The SAP error message HRDSYS601 ("No procedure selected") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid payroll procedure for the specified selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Procedure: The payroll procedure may not be defined or assigned for the specific employee or payroll area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payroll area or employee group may not be set up correctly.
  Selection Criteria Issues: The selection criteria used in the payroll run may not match any existing payroll procedures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll procedures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Procedure Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll USA (or your specific country) > Payroll Control Record.
  Ensure that the correct payroll procedure is assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and has the appropriate infotypes filled out (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment, Infotype 0003 - Payroll Status).
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  When running the payroll, ensure that the selection criteria (e.g., payroll area, period) are correctly specified and correspond to the payroll procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the payroll run and access the payroll procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the payroll procedures and configurations for your country.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Infotypes: Understand the importance of various infotypes related to payroll, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status), and Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Country-Specific Payroll: Be aware that payroll procedures can vary significantly by country, so ensure that you are looking at the correct configuration for your specific country.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRDSYS601 error in your SAP system.