How To Fix HREG_PA01008 - Select one basic salary pool only; &2 is currently selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREG_PA01 - Egypt: Message class for PA

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Select one basic salary pool only; &2 is currently selected

What causes this issue?

You have selected an additional entry as basic salary pool. Record &V2&
is currently selected as such, while &V1& has been selected subsequently
as well.

System Response

Entry &V1& is not saved until the basic salary pool flag is removed.

How to fix this error?

To be able to proceed, deselect the basic salary pool flag from entry
&V1&. If you want to change the basic salary pool, remove the flag from
&V2& first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREG_PA01008 - Select one basic salary pool only; &2 is currently selected ?

  The SAP error message HREG_PA01008 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of basic salary pools in the payroll or personnel administration module. Specifically, the error message states: "Select one basic salary pool only; &2 is currently selected." This means that the system is expecting you to select only one basic salary pool, but it has detected that more than one is currently selected.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Salary Pools Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has inadvertently selected multiple basic salary pools when the system requires only one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have made mistakes during data entry, selecting multiple pools instead of just one.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection: Go back to the selection screen where you are entering the basic salary pool and ensure that only one pool is selected. Deselect any additional pools that may have been selected.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for basic salary pools in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly select basic salary pools.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training to users on how to navigate the selection process correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to payroll or personnel administration (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the selection of basic salary pools and ensuring that only one is selected, you should be able to resolve the HREG_PA01008 error message.