How To Fix HRPAY99PM124 - Process &1 can only be started from the root

HRPAY99PM124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Process &1 can only be started from the root

What causes this issue?

The attributes of process model &V2&, on which process &V1& is based,
determine that processes can only be started from the root.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM124 - Process &1 can only be started from the root ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM124 indicates that a specific process (denoted as &1) can only be initiated from the root level of the process hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or other HR-related functions within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Process Hierarchy: The error suggests that the process you are trying to start is not being initiated from the correct level in the process hierarchy. Certain processes in SAP HR require that they be started from a specific point in the hierarchy to ensure that all necessary prerequisites and data are correctly initialized.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the process from being started at the current level.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the payroll or HR processes may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to initiate a process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Start from the Root: Ensure that you are initiating the process from the root level. This may