How To Fix HRFPM217 - No line items exist for the selected totals record

HRFPM217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No line items exist for the selected totals record

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HRFPM217 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM217: No line items exist for the selected totals record typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or financial postings. This error indicates that the system cannot find any detailed line items associated with the specified totals record you are trying to access.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Line Items: The most common cause is that there are no line items recorded for the specified totals record. This can happen if the payroll run was not executed correctly or if there were issues during the posting process.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the totals record may not match any existing records. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, personnel numbers, or other filters.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Line items may have been deleted or not saved properly in the system, leading to the absence of data for the totals record.
  
  
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