How To Fix HRPAYCN106 - Select a format before performing the function

HRPAYCN106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Select a format before performing the function

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HRPAYCN106 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCN106: "Select a format before performing the function" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when generating reports in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific output format to be selected before executing a function, such as generating a report or processing payroll data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format Selection: The user has not selected an output format (e.g., PDF, Excel, etc.) for the report or payroll processing function.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or reporting settings in the SAP system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain formats or functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Output Format:
  
  Before executing the function that triggered the error, ensure that you have selected an appropriate output format from the available options. This is usually done in a dropdown menu or selection screen.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the format selection is not available