How To Fix HRPAYCH01008 - More than one XML to be generated. Content of first XML file is displayed

HRPAYCH01008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01 - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 008

• Message text: More than one XML to be generated. Content of first XML file is displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01008 - More than one XML to be generated. Content of first XML file is displayed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01008 indicates that the system is attempting to generate more than one XML file for a payroll run, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the generation of XML files for payroll results or payment files.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Payroll Runs: The error can occur if there are multiple payroll runs being processed simultaneously or if the system is configured to generate multiple XML outputs for a single payroll run.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll processing that allow for multiple outputs, which can lead to this error.
  Data Issues: There might be inconsistencies or issues in the payroll data that cause the system to attempt to generate multiple XML files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Runs: Ensure that only one payroll run is being processed at a time. If multiple runs