How To Fix HRPAY99PM242 - Please place cursor on Step and then call Function

HRPAY99PM242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Please place cursor on Step and then call Function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM242 - Please place cursor on Step and then call Function ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM242, which states "Please place cursor on Step and then call Function," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly during payroll processing or when executing payroll-related functions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects the user to select a specific step or entry in a process (like a payroll run) before executing a function. It indicates that the user has not properly selected the required step or that the system is unable to identify the context in which the function should be executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction or screen where the error occurred. This is often during payroll processing.
  
  
  Select the Step: Place your cursor on the specific step or entry that you want to process. This could be a line in a list or a specific item in