How To Fix HRPIQ000518 - Choice & is invalid

HRPIQ000518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Choice & is invalid

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HRPIQ000518 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000518, which states "Choice & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to personnel administration or employee data management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Input: The choice or option selected in a dropdown or input field does not match any of the valid entries defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated entry, or a missing configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the specific infotype or field may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid choices being presented to the user.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain choices or options, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPIQ000518 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value you are trying to enter