How To Fix PE866 - Use the mouse to select an employee (node)

PE866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Use the mouse to select an employee (node)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE866 - Use the mouse to select an employee (node) ?

  The SAP error message PE866 ("Use the mouse to select an employee (node)") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when working with organizational management or employee data. This error indicates that the system expects you to select an employee or organizational unit using the mouse, but it seems that the selection was not made correctly or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection Method: The user may have attempted to enter an employee ID or organizational unit manually instead of selecting it from the graphical interface.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a problem with the graphical user interface (GUI) that prevents the selection from being registered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the employee or organizational unit.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that affects how employees or organizational units are displayed or selected.
  
  
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