How To Fix HRPADIN01145 - Layout Form set either not defined or not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Layout Form set either not defined or not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADIN01145 - Layout Form set either not defined or not valid ?

  The SAP error message HRPADIN01145 indicates that the layout form set for a specific payroll process is either not defined or is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when generating payroll results or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Layout Form Set: The layout form set required for the payroll process has not been defined in the system.
  Invalid Configuration: The layout form set may be incorrectly configured or may not match the expected parameters for the payroll process.
  Transport Issues: If the layout form set was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout form set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Form Set Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under the Payroll section).
  Ensure that the layout form set is defined for the payroll area and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define a New Layout Form Set:
  
  If the layout form set is missing, you may need to create a new one. This can be done in the SAP configuration settings.
  Use transaction PE03 to create or modify the layout form set.
  
  
  
  Validate the Form Set:
  
  Ensure that the form set is valid and that all required parameters are correctly set.
  Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the layout form set was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Re-import the transport request if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the layout form set.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring layout form sets and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Maintain Form Sets
  SPRO: Access SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADIN01145 error message in SAP.