How To Fix HRPSGB_HER063 - This option should only be used to display an old return in an ALV list

HRPSGB_HER063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 063

• Message text: This option should only be used to display an old return in an ALV list

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HRPSGB_HER063 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER063, which states "This option should only be used to display an old return in an ALV list," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with payroll or tax return processing. This message indicates that the user is attempting to use a function or option that is intended solely for viewing historical data, rather than for processing current or new data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Functionality Usage: The user may be trying to access a function that is meant for displaying old returns, but they are using it in a context where it is not appropriate (e.g., trying to process current payroll data).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain options to historical data only.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the current data, leading them to the historical view