How To Fix HRPIQ00ST017 - Choose the action "assign infotype" for the selected tab page

HRPIQ00ST017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ST - Messages Concerning Student Maintenance in the Framework

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Choose the action "assign infotype" for the selected tab page

What causes this issue?

You have selected a tab page with a <DS:DE.PIQNF_TABTYPE_CATEG>tab page
category</> for infotypes and chosen the action <LS>assign BDT screen
</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit this tab page, choose <LS>assign infotype</>.
If you want to <LS>assign a BDT screen</>, select a tap page that
belongs to the <ZH>BDT screen</> category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ00ST017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ00ST017, which states "Choose the action 'assign infotype' for the selected tab page," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes in the Personnel Administration or Organizational Management components.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires the assignment of an infotype but has not selected the appropriate action. Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll data. The error indicates that the system expects the user to explicitly choose the "assign infotype" action before proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Correct Tab Page: Ensure that you are on the correct tab page where you want to assign the infotype.
  
  
  Choose the Action: Look for an option or button labeled "Assign Infotype" or similar. This is