How To Fix HRPBSIN_REPORTING016 - Failed to Preview Document Invalid document type

HRPBSIN_REPORTING016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSIN_REPORTING - Message Class for Reporting ESS Scenarios

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Failed to Preview Document Invalid document type

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HRPBSIN_REPORTING016 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSIN_REPORTING016: Failed to Preview Document Invalid document type typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) reporting, particularly when trying to generate or preview a document that is not recognized or is of an unsupported type.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the report or configuration may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the reporting tools or the document types in the SAP system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or preview the specified document type.
  System Bugs or Incompatibilities: There could be bugs in the SAP version being used or incompatibilities with certain document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are trying to preview is valid and correctly configured in the system. Ensure that it matches the expected types in the reporting tool.
  Review Configuration: