How To Fix HRPBSIN_REPORTING017 - No Active Generic Application Type in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No Active Generic Application Type in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSIN_REPORTING017 - No Active Generic Application Type in system ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSIN_REPORTING017: No Active Generic Application Type in system typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Payroll when the system is trying to access a specific reporting function or application type that is not currently active or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the required configuration for the generic application type is missing or not activated in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the reporting tools or the specific application type that is being called.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system may not support the specific application type being requested.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for HR reporting or the specific application type.
  Ensure that the generic application type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Activate Application Type:
  
  If the application type is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for HR reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the reporting functions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to HR reporting, such as:
  
  S_AHR_61016300: HR Reports
  S_AHR_61016301: HR Reporting
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on HR reporting and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRPBSIN_REPORTING017.