How To Fix HRPIQ00ST426 - Reference to program type was set to "not allowed" for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Reference to program type was set to "not allowed" for &1

What causes this issue?

The setting combination for note references is incorrect.
INCLUDE CM_XX_NOTEREFER_COMBINATIONS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

You have specified the value <LB>optional</> or <LB>required</> for the
program. The system has therefore changed the value for program type to
<LB>not allowed</>.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ST426 - Reference to program type was set to "not allowed" for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ST426, which states "Reference to program type was set to 'not allowed' for &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and particularly in the area of personnel administration or time management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of program types in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The program type referenced in the error message has been set to "not allowed" in the configuration settings. This means that the system is not permitted to process or reference this program type for the specified object (e.g., employee, time entry).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the program type, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified program type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for program types in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR module (e.g., Personnel Administration or Time Management).
  Verify the settings for the program type referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is set to "allowed" for the relevant actions.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data associated with the program type. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured in the relevant tables (e.g., T554S for time types).
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and process the program type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific program type and error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, data, and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the IMG), PA30 (to maintain HR master data), or PT60 (to process time data) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPIQ00ST426 error in your SAP system.