How To Fix H1013 - No allowance &1 defined in catalog &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No allowance &1 defined in catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1013 - No allowance &1 defined in catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message H1013 "No allowance &1 defined in catalog &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific allowance (e.g., a type of payment or benefit) that is expected to be defined in a particular catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The allowance specified in the error message is not defined in the relevant allowance catalog. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Catalog Reference: The catalog referenced in the error message may not be correctly linked to the allowance type, or the catalog itself may not exist.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration settings or during data entry that leads to the system not recognizing the allowance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Verify that the allowance type (&1) is correctly defined in the specified catalog (&2).
  If it is missing, you will need to create or define the allowance in the catalog.
  
  
  
  Define Allowance:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining allowances (e.g., V_T7INP1 for India Payroll).
  Ensure that the allowance type is created and properly configured with all necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Catalog:
  
  Ensure that the catalog itself is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary allowances.
  If the catalog is missing, you may need to create it or link it to the appropriate allowances.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check for any data entry errors in the employee master data or payroll data that might reference the allowance incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (for employee master data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or guides specific to your version of SAP for detailed steps on configuring allowances and catalogs.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the H1013 error and ensure that the necessary allowances are properly defined in the system.