How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL017 - Select a valid assignment status

HRMGE00GENERAL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Select a valid assignment status

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HRMGE00GENERAL017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL017 ("Select a valid assignment status") typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Personnel Administration when a user attempts to perform an action related to employee assignments, but the assignment status selected is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status Selection: The user may have selected an assignment status that does not exist or is not valid for the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: The assignment statuses may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain assignment statuses.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to employee assignments, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Selection: Ensure that the assignment status you are trying to select is valid. Refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm the available