How To Fix HRPAY99PM851 - Correct the print parameters for process step &1

HRPAY99PM851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Correct the print parameters for process step &1

What causes this issue?

Before saving the print parameters, SAP R/3 checked that they are valid
in the current system. This check gave rise to an error.

System Response

The print parameters are nevertheless saved for the process step. If you
specified <LS>Output immediately</>, the SAP system deactivates this
option and creates a spool request instead. Output control for spool
requests enables you to print the request with changed print parameters.

How to fix this error?

Correct the print parameters using transaction PEST <LS>Maintenance of
Process Models</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM851 - Correct the print parameters for process step &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM851, which states "Correct the print parameters for process step &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that there is an issue with the print parameters set for a specific process step in the payroll run.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Print Parameters: The print parameters for the payroll process step (e.g., payslip, payroll journal) may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the related payroll processing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the print parameters.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool system or printer settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Print Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) to