How To Fix 3F842 - There are no CO plan sources defined in HR customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 842

• Message text: There are no CO plan sources defined in HR customizing

What causes this issue?

The entry for the Accounting planning source is not maintained in the
Customizing section of Personnel Cost Planning.

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 Accounting planning source in the Customizing section of
Personnel Cost Planning. The planning source is defined in the
Customizing section.
Data transfer using a planning source has only been possible since a
specific release. Refer to the documentation in the Customizing section
of Personnel Cost Planning for more information.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F842 - There are no CO plan sources defined in HR customizing ?

  The SAP error message 3F842 ("There are no CO plan sources defined in HR customizing") typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and Controlling (CO) integration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined plan sources for cost accounting in the HR customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for CO plan sources in the HR module has not been set up.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing settings may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not being able to find the required plan sources.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CO Plan Sources Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the HR customizing settings in SAP.
  Go to the following path: SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Personnel Management > Personnel Cost Planning > Define CO Plan Sources.
  Ensure that at least one CO plan source is defined. If none are defined, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a CO Plan Source:
  
  If there are no plan sources, you can create a new one by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the required fields (like the plan source name, description, etc.).
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the HR customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring CO plan sources.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing and SE11 for checking table definitions related to HR and CO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3F842 and ensure that your HR and CO integration is functioning correctly.