How To Fix HRPADNO_ETC031 - Reference date is obligatory when any PERNR is manually selected!

HRPADNO_ETC031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_ETC - eTaxCard - messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Reference date is obligatory when any PERNR is manually selected!

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HRPADNO_ETC031 - Details

• The SAP error message "HRPADNO_ETC031 Reference date is obligatory when any PERNR is manually selected" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with personnel numbers (PERNR) in payroll or personnel administration processes. This error indicates that a reference date must be provided when a personnel number is manually selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Date: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a reference date to process the selected personnel number. The reference date is essential for determining the validity of the data being processed (e.g., payroll calculations, employee status).
  Manual Selection: The error specifically arises when a user manually selects a personnel number without providing the necessary reference date, which is mandatory in certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that a reference date is provided when selecting a personnel number manually. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Provide Reference Date: When you are