How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING134 - The employee's home cost center is indeterminable.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 134

• Message text: The employee's home cost center is indeterminable.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

This document couldn't be posted because either FI document splitting is
active or this is an intercompany posting <ZH>and</> the employee's home
cost center for this document could not be determined.

How to fix this error?

From the <LS>Setting Up the Integration with SAP Concur</> screen,
execute the <LS>Financial Posting</> wizard and maintain the field
<LS>Cost Center (Expense Reports)</> if this document was an expense
report or the field <LS>Cost Center (Cash Advance)</> if this document
was a cash advance. Then resubmit the document for posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING134 - The employee's home cost center is indeterminable. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING134, which states "The employee's home cost center is indeterminable," typically occurs in the context of financial postings related to employee costs. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate cost center associated with the employee for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may not have a defined home cost center. This can happen if the employee's organizational assignment is incomplete or if the cost center is not assigned in the employee's infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system for cost center assignment may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the cost center.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as changes in organizational structure that have not been reflected in the employee's master data.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for cost center assignment, such as being inactive or on leave.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA20 or PA30) and verify that the home cost center is correctly assigned in the relevant infotypes (usually Infotype 0001).
  Ensure that the employee's organizational assignment is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for cost center assignment in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the controlling (CO) module to ensure that cost centers are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Data:
  
  If the employee's data is outdated or incorrect, update the necessary infotypes to reflect the current organizational structure and cost center assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll department to ensure that the employee's data is accurate and complete.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP notes or patches. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee data, particularly Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0006 (Addresses).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and modify employee data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and employee master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.