How To Fix HRPAYDEBW026 - For background processing, specify the printer under Settings


HRPAYDEBW026 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 026

  • Message text: For background processing, specify the printer under Settings

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  • What causes this issue?

    The printer information is read from the user master record. If no
    printer is maintained, enter an output device under Settings.
    This is only necessary when you create statements in the background. If
    you create the statements directly, you are asked to enter the printer
    data in a dialog box.

    How to fix this error?

    To avoid entering the printer data each time a statement is created,
    maintain the printer data in your user master record.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW026 - For background processing, specify the printer under Settings ?
    The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW026 typically occurs in the context of background processing for payroll or other HR-related tasks. This error indicates that a printer has not been specified for the background job, which is necessary for generating output such as payslips or reports.
    
    Cause: The error arises when a background job is scheduled to run, but the system does not have a designated printer set up for the output. This can happen if: The job was created without specifying a printer. The printer settings in the user profile or job definition are incomplete or incorrect. The printer is not available or not configured correctly in the SAP system.
    Solution: To resolve the HRPAYDEBW026 error, follow these steps: Check Job Definition: Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring). Find the job that is causing the error and check its details. Ensure that the job has a printer specified in the output options. Specify Printer in Job: If the printer is not specified, you can

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