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Message type: E = Error
Message class: HRWPC_PCR - Messages for Personal Change Request
Message number: 059
Message text: Select an employee
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The SAP error message HRWPC_PCR059 "Select an employee" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when working with the Personnel Calculation Rules (PCR) or when processing payroll-related functions. This error indicates that the system requires you to select an employee before proceeding with a specific action or transaction.
Cause:
- No Employee Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an employee in the relevant screen or transaction.
- Incorrect Context: The transaction or report being executed may require an employee context that has not been established.
- Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select employee data.
Solution:
- Select an Employee: Ensure that you have selected an employee from the list or input the employee number in the relevant field before executing the transaction.
- Check Transaction Context: Make sure you are in the correct transaction or report that requires employee selection. If you are in a batch processing mode, ensure that the employee data is correctly loaded.
- Review Authorizations: If you believe you have selected an employee but still receive the error, check your user authorizations to ensure you have the necessary permissions to access employee data.
- Restart the Transaction: Sometimes, simply restarting the transaction or navigating back to the selection screen can resolve the issue.
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By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRWPC_PCR059 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.
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