How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS050 - Process interrupted, no directory was selected

HRPAYFR_N4DS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Process interrupted, no directory was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS050 - Process interrupted, no directory was selected ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS050: Process interrupted, no directory was selected typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with the French payroll (as indicated by the prefix "HRPAYFR"). This error suggests that the system was unable to find a directory for output files or reports that are necessary for the payroll process to complete successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Directory Configuration: The most common cause is that the directory where the payroll results or output files are supposed to be stored has not been configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified directory.
  Incorrect Payroll Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the payroll configuration that prevent the system from identifying the correct output directory.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as file system permissions or network issues, that prevent access