How To Fix HRPIQ000170 - Initial value is not valid for this appl. type; enter a different value

HRPIQ000170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Initial value is not valid for this appl. type; enter a different value

What causes this issue?

You have entered the initial value <lb>0</> for this application type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a value greater than <lb>0</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ000170 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000170 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to personnel administration or organizational management. This error indicates that the initial value entered for a specific application type is not valid, and the system is prompting the user to enter a different value.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Initial Value: The value entered does not conform to the expected format or range defined for that specific application type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the values that can be entered for that application type.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (e.g., employee records, organizational units) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the data for that application type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,