How To Fix PB601 - Select a personnel action

PB601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Select a personnel action

What causes this issue?

Persons are affected by the action you want to execute.
An action designation must be made for these persons.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the actions proposed.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB601 - Select a personnel action ?

  The SAP error message PB601, which states "Select a personnel action," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when a user attempts to perform an action without selecting a valid personnel action type. This error is common in transactions related to employee management, such as hiring, terminations, or changes in employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Personnel Action Selected: The user has not selected a personnel action from the available options.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be appropriate for the selected employee or context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the selected action.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of personnel actions in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Personnel Action: Ensure that you select a valid personnel action from the dropdown menu or list provided in the transaction. This is usually found in the initial screen of the transaction.
  Check Transaction Code: Verify that you are using