How To Fix HR_FM_BUDGET_PD020 - No plant data object grouping found for PDC message number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_FM_BUDGET_PD - HR: Text for Funds Management Budget Period Integration

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No plant data object grouping found for PDC message number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_FM_BUDGET_PD020 - No plant data object grouping found for PDC message number &1 ?

  The SAP error message HR_FM_BUDGET_PD020 indicates that there is no plant data object grouping found for the specified PDC (Personnel Data Control) message number. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and personnel data processing within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for plant data object grouping has not been set up in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables or settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries related to the plant or budget data that are causing the system to be unable to find the required grouping.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP (usually found under the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the plant data object grouping is correctly defined for the PDC message number in question.
  Verify that all necessary entries are present in the relevant tables (e.g., T77S0 for HR settings).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries related to the plant and budget. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Validate that the PDC message number being referenced is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR and budget management for any specific instructions or known issues that might relate to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or SE11 (to view table entries) to investigate the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues faced by other users, as they may have shared solutions or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.