How To Fix PD015 - Enter action and reason for action

PD015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Enter action and reason for action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD015 - Enter action and reason for action ?

  The SAP error message PD015 ("Enter action and reason for action") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when a user is trying to perform an action (such as hiring, terminating, or changing an employee's status) without providing the necessary action type and reason for that action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Action Type: The user has not selected an action type (e.g., hiring, termination, transfer) in the relevant screen.
  Missing Reason for Action: The user has not provided a reason for the selected action type. Each action type usually requires a corresponding reason to justify the action.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require specific actions and reasons to be defined for certain personnel actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Action Type: Ensure that you select the appropriate action type from the dropdown menu or selection list before proceeding.
  Provide Reason for Action: After selecting the action type, make sure to choose