Error: Employee does not have a primary position
Issue
An employee does not have a primary position.
Explanation
Each employee should be assigned to an active, primary position. Payroll uses the active, primary position to calculate the employee's payroll check and withholding. If an employee is not assigned to an active, primary position, you'll need to update the employee's record with the missing information.
Solution
Assign a primary position to the employee. Use Modify Existing Employees > Positions tab to select the employee's primary position by selecting the Primary Position checkbox.

Modify Existing Employees, Position tab
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