How To Fix 3F856 - No cost data for projected pay exists for cost object &3 (&1)

3F856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 856

• Message text: No cost data for projected pay exists for cost object &3 (&1)

What causes this issue?

Wage elements are missing for cost object &V3& (&V1&) in period &V2&.

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?

Choose Extras --> Maintain cost data. From here, you can branch
directly to the corresponding transaction to maintain the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F856 - No cost data for projected pay exists for cost object &3 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message 3F856 indicates that there is no cost data available for projected pay for a specific cost object. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or cost accounting when the system is unable to find the necessary cost data for a given cost object (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or project).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Cost Data: The primary cause of this error is that the cost object specified does not have any associated cost data for projected pay. This could happen if:
  
  The cost object has not been set up correctly in the system.
  The relevant cost data has not been maintained or has been deleted.
  The cost object is not assigned to the relevant payroll area or period.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or controlling modules that prevent the system from accessing the necessary cost data.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the payroll run is being processed