How To Fix HRPAYDEAO018 - Error while generating secondary file &1

HRPAYDEAO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAO - Data Access Tax Audit

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error while generating secondary file &1

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HRPAYDEAO018 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEAO018, which states "Error while generating secondary file &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to generate a secondary file, which is often related to payroll results or data exports.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the file generation settings.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the employee master records or payroll results can lead to errors during file generation.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the payroll process may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the file.
  Technical Errors: There could be issues with the underlying program or report that is responsible for generating the file, such as coding errors or missing components.
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the output file may not exist or may not be