How To Fix HRPSGB018 - Client Specific Error occurred in User Exit

HRPSGB018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Client Specific Error occurred in User Exit

Self-Explanatory Message

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HRPSGB018 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB018 indicates that a client-specific error occurred in a user exit related to the SAP HR (Human Resources) module. This error typically arises when there is an issue with custom code or enhancements that have been implemented in the user exit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Custom Code Issues: The user exit may contain custom code that is not functioning correctly, leading to runtime errors.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the expected criteria, causing the user exit to fail.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the HR module can lead to unexpected behavior in user exits.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the user exit properly.
  Incompatibility: The user exit may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system or the specific HR module being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Debugging: Use the SAP debugger to step through the user exit code to identify the