How To Fix HRPAY99PM105 - Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing

HRPAY99PM105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing

What causes this issue?

The process cannot be processed in the background because no valid
variant is stored for the personnel number selection program.

How to fix this error?

First create a variant for the selection program and then start
background processing again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM105 - Background processing is not possible: Selection variant is missing ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM105 indicates that background processing is not possible because a selection variant is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to execute a report in the background without the necessary selection criteria defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the report or program you are trying to run in the background requires a selection variant, which has not been defined or is not available.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll process or the specific report you are trying to execute.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report you are trying to run (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll).
  Enter the selection criteria you need and save it as a selection variant.
  Make sure to