How To Fix HRFPM604 - Person responsible for run &1 variant &2 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Person responsible for run &1 variant &2 could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The workflow role definition could not determine a responsible person
for commitment run &1 variant &2 because no responsible person was
entered in Customizing of <ZK>Position Budgeting and Control</>.

System Response

The workflow was cancelled. A user decision can only be generated if at
least one receiver exists. The user decision could not be generated for
any users because no responsible person is entered in Customizing of
<ZK>Position Budgeting and Control</>.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter a responsible person for the variant &2 in Customizing of
<zk>Position Budgeting and Control</> in the IMG activity <ls>Define
Run Variant for Automatic Commitment Creation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM604 - Person responsible for run &1 variant &2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM604 indicates that the system is unable to determine the person responsible for a specific run variant in the context of the HR (Human Resources) module, particularly in the area of Personnel Management or Payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises due to missing or incorrect configuration in the system. This could be related to the assignment of responsible persons for specific payroll runs or processes.
  Incorrect Variant Settings: The variant specified in the error message may not have a responsible person assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the run may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign a responsible person for the specified variant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from identifying the responsible person.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining variants (e.g., SE38 for report variants).
  Check the specific variant mentioned in the error message and ensure that a responsible person is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Payroll).
  Ensure that the responsible person for payroll runs is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Responsible Person:
  
  If the responsible person is not assigned, you can assign one through the relevant configuration settings or directly in the variant settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and the responsible person settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Program), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and SPRO (IMG Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRFPM604 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to avoid authorization-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM604 error and successfully determine the person responsible for the specified run variant.