How To Fix HRSEN00421 - Selection class is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSEN00 - Calculation of Time Specifications

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Selection class is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSEN00421 - Selection class is initial ?

  The SAP error message HRSEN00421 with the description "Selection class is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP SuccessFactors when there is an issue with the selection criteria in a report or a program that is trying to fetch data based on a selection class that has not been defined or initialized.
  Cause:
  
  Uninitialized Selection Class: The selection class that is supposed to be used for filtering or selecting data is not set or initialized. This can happen if the program or report is expecting a selection class to be defined but it is not provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the HR module where the selection class is not properly defined or linked to the relevant data.
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, the code may not be correctly handling the selection class, leading to it being empty or not set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Class Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP HR and ensure that the selection class is defined and properly configured.
  Verify that the selection class is linked to the appropriate infotypes or data structures.
  
  
  
  Review the Report/Program:
  
  If you are running a custom report or program, check the code to ensure that the selection class is being initialized correctly before it is used.
  Look for any logic that sets or retrieves the selection class and ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the selection class is being set and why it might be empty.
  Check the values being passed to the selection class and ensure they are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report or transaction you are using to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with details about the error, the context in which it occurs, and any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the error message HRSEN00421. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR module documentation for information on selection classes and their usage in reports and programs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.