Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYAT_MBGM - Messages for mBGM Functionality 
Message number: 017
Message text: First start report RPUGMBA0_TB
The "mBGM for personnel numbers with the same SI number" function is
activated.
In this case, there must be no more entries in database tables T5A75_TB
and T5A76_TB with initial values in the PERNR field.
Programs for managing the mBGM continue to terminate until the field
values have been filled using report RPUGMBA0_TB.
Read the documentation for report <DS:RE.RPUGMBA0_TB>RPUGMBA0_TB</>.
See SAP Note 2769034.
Start report RPUGMBA0_TB and cleanse the database tables.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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The SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM017, which states "First start report RPUGMBA0_TB," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the report RPUGMBA0_TB, which is necessary for the payroll process, has not been executed before attempting to run the payroll.
Cause: The error is caused by the fact that the necessary initialization report (RPUGMBA0_TB) has not been run. This report is essential for setting up the necessary data structures and configurations required for the payroll process to function correctly.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to execute the report RPUGMBA0_TB before running the payroll. Here are the steps to do this: Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system. Run the Report: Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the report execution screen. Enter the report name RPUGMBA0_TB in the program field. Execute the report by clicking on the execute button (F8). Follow the Prompts: The
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