How To Fix HRPAO_FAVORITES005 - Selection not set to default

HRPAO_FAVORITES005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_FAVORITES - messages for favorites

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Selection not set to default

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HRPAO_FAVORITES005 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_FAVORITES005: Selection not set to default typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with favorites or personalized views in the SAP GUI. This error indicates that a selection criterion or a default setting for a favorite report or transaction has not been properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Selection: The error usually arises when a user tries to access a favorite report or transaction that requires a default selection criterion, but that criterion has not been set.
  User Profile Issues: Sometimes, the user profile may not have the necessary settings or permissions to access the favorites correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the way the favorites are set up in the SAP environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Default Selection:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report that is causing the error.
  Check if there are any selection criteria that need to be set as