How To Fix HRPIQ00ST_E431 - Category can not be empty

HRPIQ00ST_E431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ST_E - Student Maintenance (PMIQ_E)

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Category can not be empty

What causes this issue?

The tab page category cannot be empty

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ00ST_E431 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ00ST_E431: Category cannot be empty typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or related processes. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Category" field, has not been filled out in a form or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a value in the "Category" field, which is mandatory for the transaction or process being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a category to be defined for certain actions, and if these settings are not properly configured, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect data entry or if the data is being pulled from a source that does not have the necessary information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the