How To Fix HRPADINPE1242 - Select up to three records to display the request status

HRPADINPE1242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADINPE1 - P2E: API & UI Message Class

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Select up to three records to display the request status

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HRPADINPE1242 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADINPE1242, which states "Select up to three records to display the request status," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or payroll processes. This error indicates that the system is expecting the user to select a limited number of records (up to three) to view their status, but the user has either selected too many records or none at all.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Record Limit: The user has selected more than three records for which they are trying to view the request status.
  No Records Selected: The user has not selected any records, which is also not allowed in this context.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or limitations set in the system that restrict the number of records that can be processed at one time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Fewer Records: Ensure that you select no more than three records at a time. If