How To Fix HRPAYDEBW012 - & requires the selection of a personnel number

HRPAYDEBW012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 012

• Message text: & requires the selection of a personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW012 - & requires the selection of a personnel number ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW012 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the selection of a personnel number in the context of payroll processing or HR data management. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute payroll runs, generate reports, or access employee data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Personnel Number: The personnel number may not have been entered or selected in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Invalid Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the current context (e.g., the employee is no longer active).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified personnel number.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from processing