How To Fix PU305 - Specify an action type

PU305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Specify an action type

What causes this issue?

You want to display the log for the transport step that has been
executed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the transport step code.
Possible entries:
E = main export
X = export of self-defined objects
P = test import
H = ABAP Dictionary import
I = main import
D = import of self-defined objects
T = import of table contents
A = activation of ABAP Dictionary objects
R = execution of programs after import (XPRAs)
G = generation of programs and screens

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU305 - Specify an action type ?

  The SAP error message PU305 "Specify an action type" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or human resources management when a user is trying to perform an action related to employee data, such as hiring, termination, or changes in employee status, but has not specified the required action type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Action Type: The user has not selected or entered an action type in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The action types may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in a transaction that requires an action type but has not navigated to the correct screen or section to specify it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PU305 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Action Type:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure