How To Fix HRPBSSA079 - Only terminated employee can be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Only terminated employee can be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA079 - Only terminated employee can be selected ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA079: "Only terminated employee can be selected" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is restricting the selection of employees based on their employment status.
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to perform an action (such as processing a payroll run, generating reports, or accessing certain employee data) on an employee who is not in a terminated status. The system is designed to allow certain operations only for employees who have been terminated, which is often the case for specific reports or processes that deal with end-of-employment scenarios.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employment status of the employee you are trying to select. If the employee is still active, you will need to either:
  
  Change the selection criteria to include only terminated employees.
  If you need to process an active employee, ensure that you are using the correct transaction or report that allows for active employees.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction/Report Requirements: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction or report that is intended for terminated employees. If you are mistakenly using a report meant for terminated employees, switch to the appropriate one for active employees.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites for the data you are trying to access.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the employee in question. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to unexpected error messages.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the error is occurring incorrectly or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for help.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HCM, such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), to understand how to navigate employee records.
  Employee Statuses: Understand the different employee statuses in SAP (Active, Terminated, Retired, etc.) and how they affect various HR processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.