How To Fix HRFPM801 - The PCB individual document referenced by (&1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: The PCB individual document referenced by (&1) does not exist

What causes this issue?

The line item of Position Budgeting and Control document (PBC document)
&V2& which refers to PBC line item &V1& does not exist.

System Response

If you set the indicator "Make Changes" in the program for processing
inconsistencies, the individual documents affected are deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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 HRFPM801 - The PCB individual document referenced by (&1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM801 indicates that the PCB (Personalized Compensation Budget) individual document referenced by a specific identifier does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with compensation management or budget planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document: The most common cause is that the PCB individual document has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Identifier: The identifier (&1) referenced in the error message may be incorrect or may not correspond to any existing document.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the document, even if it exists.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data migration that have led to the document being unrecognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence:
  
  Check if the PCB individual document with the specified identifier exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using a report that lists PCB documents.
  
  
  
  Check Identifier:
  
  Ensure that the identifier you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Create Document:
  
  If the document does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the appropriate process for creating a PCB individual document in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PCB individual document. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HRFPM801 for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (Compensation Planning) that may help in managing PCB documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for HRFPM801.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRFPM801 error in your SAP system.