How To Fix OUT008 - Payroll exporting selection not established see feature OTSEL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OUT - Messages for Outsourcing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Payroll exporting selection not established see feature OTSEL

What causes this issue?

Feature OTSEL has not been configured and/or activated.

System Response

Error message and stop processing.

How to fix this error?

Configure and/or activate feature OTSEL

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OUT008 - Payroll exporting selection not established see feature OTSEL ?

  The SAP error message OUT008 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll exporting selection not being established. This typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate selection criteria for exporting payroll data, which can be due to configuration issues in the payroll settings.
  Cause:
  
  Feature OTSEL Configuration: The error is often related to the configuration of the feature OTSEL (which is used to determine the selection criteria for payroll export). If this feature is not properly configured, the system will not know how to select the relevant payroll data for export.
  Missing or Incorrect Payroll Area: If the payroll area or other related parameters are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the payroll export, which can also trigger this error.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they might interfere with the standard selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature OTSEL:
  
  Go to transaction code PE03 (Feature Maintenance).
  Look for the feature OTSEL and ensure that it is correctly configured for your payroll area and requirements.
  Make sure that the feature is active and that the selection criteria are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Payroll Areas and ensure that all necessary settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute payroll exports. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the OUT008 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll export to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are custom developments involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PE03 (Feature Maintenance), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address the OUT008 error specifically.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OUT008 error in your SAP system.