How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS002 - Employee selection initialized in preselection mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS - Messages for HCM processes programs in RMS

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Employee selection initialized in preselection mode

What causes this issue?

You have started the HR Process for RMS-based report execution and the
selection program found that the required parameters exist in the
Workflow container. The program will use them to specify the subset of
employees, report identification parameters and for-period date. This
means that the program will ignore the manually changed selection screen
parameters or the selection screen parameters provided by the selected
variant.

System Response

System displays an information message.

How to fix this error?

You do not need to take any action. This message is displayed to inform
you that the selection program successfully discovered the required
parameters and will use them for further processing.

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 HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS002 - Employee selection initialized in preselection mode ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL_PS002 typically indicates an issue related to employee selection in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP HR module. This error message suggests that the employee selection process has been initialized in "preselection mode," which may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Preselection Mode: The system is set to preselect employees based on certain criteria, but the criteria may not be correctly defined or applicable for the operation you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or HR module that are not aligned with the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system defaulting to preselection mode.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee records that prevent the system from processing the selection correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using for the employee selection. Ensure that they are correctly defined and applicable for the operation.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the SAP HR module related to payroll processing. Ensure that they are set up correctly for the intended operation.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  Data Validation: Validate the employee data to ensure that all required fields are populated and correct. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HR, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing), to help troubleshoot the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.