How To Fix 3F873 - &1 is necessary for Personnel Cost Planning

3F873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 873

• Message text: &1 is necessary for Personnel Cost Planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F873 - &1 is necessary for Personnel Cost Planning ?

  The SAP error message 3F873 typically indicates that a necessary configuration or data element is missing for Personnel Cost Planning (PCP). The message usually states something like: "3F873 &1 is necessary for Personnel Cost Planning." This error can occur in various contexts within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with personnel cost planning and budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (such as employee records, cost centers, or other relevant data) is not maintained in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configuration settings for Personnel Cost Planning are not set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Info Types: Certain info types related to personnel cost planning may not be maintained for the employee or organizational unit in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master