Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HREG_PA01 - Egypt: Message class for PA 
Message number: 005
Message text: Select at least one period
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The SAP error message HREG_PA01005 ("Select at least one period") typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Payroll processing when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific time period to be selected, but none has been chosen.
Cause:
The error is triggered when:
The user has not selected any time period for the report or transaction.
The selection criteria for the report or transaction do not include a valid period.
There may be a configuration issue or a missing entry in the selection screen.
Solution:
To resolve the error, follow these steps:
Select a Time Period:
Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction.
Ensure that you select at least one valid time period (e.g., month, quarter, year) that you want to process.
Check Selection Criteria:
Review the selection criteria to ensure that they are correctly set up.
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