How To Fix HRPAYDESV086 - This report can only be started in dialog

HRPAYDESV086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 086

• Message text: This report can only be started in dialog

What causes this issue?

You started the administrator list in background processing.
The report requires user actions, however, which means it can only be
started in dialog.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Background processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Start the report in dialog mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV086 - This report can only be started in dialog ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV086 indicates that a specific report or transaction can only be executed in dialog mode, meaning it cannot be run in background processing. This is a common restriction for certain payroll-related reports in SAP, as they may require user interaction or specific user context that is not available in background processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dialog Mode Requirement: The report is designed to be run interactively, which means it requires user input or interaction during its execution.
  Background Job Restrictions: Some payroll reports may involve complex calculations or require real-time data that cannot be processed in the background.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain reports from being run in the background for performance or data integrity reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run in Dialog Mode: To resolve this error, you need to execute the report in dialog mode. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the transaction code or report directly in the SAP