How To Fix PRAT008 - Selected employees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Selected employees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT008 - Selected employees ?

  The SAP error message PRAT008 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an issue related to the selection of employees for a specific action or report. The error message usually indicates that the system could not process the selected employees due to various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Employee Selection: The employees selected may not meet the criteria for the action being performed (e.g., they may not be active, or they may not have the necessary data).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the selected employees' data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee records that prevent processing.
  Technical Issues: There could be a temporary technical issue with the SAP system or a problem with the specific transaction being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify that the selected employees are active and eligible for the action you are trying to perform.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to choose the employees are correct and that they align with the requirements of the action.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the selected employees. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Data Validation: Review the employee records for any missing or inconsistent data. Correct any issues found in the employee master data.
  Transaction Logs: Check the transaction logs for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the issue.
  System Restart: If the issue seems to be technical, try logging out and back into the SAP system or restarting the transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Personnel Administration, Time Management) for more context on employee selection processes.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.