How To Fix HRFPM161 - Parameter type &1 of object collector is not allowed; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Parameter type &1 of object collector is not allowed; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_CAUSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSRES OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check IMG activity <LS>Define Parameter Type for Transfer to Object
Collector</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM161 - Parameter type &1 of object collector is not allowed; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM161 indicates that there is an issue with the parameter type of an object collector in the context of SAP Human Resources (HR) or SAP SuccessFactors. This error typically arises when the configuration or customizing settings for the object collector do not align with the expected parameter types.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Type: The parameter type specified in the object collector is not allowed or recognized by the system.
  Customizing Settings: There may be a misconfiguration in the customizing settings related to the object collector.
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The necessary configuration for the object collector may not have been completed or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM161 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for configuring object collectors.
  Verify that the parameter types defined in the customizing settings are correct and allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Object Collector Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the object collector in question. Ensure that the parameter types used are valid and correspond to the expected types defined in the system.
  If you are using custom parameters, ensure that they are properly defined and allowed in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to object collectors and parameter types to understand the valid configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the object collector to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRFPM161 error in your SAP system.